Moist Banana Bread Blondies Recipe
These Moist Banana Bread Blondies combine the rich flavors of ripe bananas and semi-sweet chocolate chips in a soft, wholesome treat. Using whole wheat flour and natural sweetness from bananas and brown sugar, these blondies offer a deliciously moist texture perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-34 minutes
- Total Time: 40-44 minutes
- Yield: 9-12 blondie bars (depending on cutting size) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup salted butter (melted and cooled)
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/4 cups whole wheat flour
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2–3 very ripe bananas (mashed)
Mix-ins
- 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (preferably Ghirardelli)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Wet Ingredients: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, whisk together melted and cooled butter with light brown sugar until smooth. Add mashed ripe bananas, egg, and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly until well combined.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Sift whole wheat flour, baking soda, and salt over the wet mixture to ensure even distribution. If a sifter is not available, mix the dry ingredients in a separate bowl before adding. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet using a wooden spoon until just combined, avoiding overmixing to maintain a tender texture.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Carefully fold the semi-sweet chocolate chips into the batter, ensuring they are evenly distributed without deflating the mixture.
- Prepare Baking Dish and Add Batter: Grease an 8×8 inch baking dish to prevent sticking. Pour the batter into the dish and smooth the top with a spatula. Optionally, sprinkle some additional chocolate chips on top for extra chocolate flavor.
- Bake and Cool: Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 34 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the blondies to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before removing and slicing into bars. Serve and enjoy your moist banana bread blondies!
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture.
- Do not overmix the batter once the dry ingredients are added to keep the blondies tender.
- Greasing the baking dish well helps with easy removal after baking.
- Adding extra chocolate chips on top enhances the chocolate flavor and presentation.
- These blondies store well in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days, or refrigerated for up to a week.
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