This Rich & Chewy Banana Bread Blondies Recipe Is Crazy Good (8 Ingredients, 30 Minutes) by Elisa Schmitz
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If you're a banana bread lover (like me), then you need to check out this banana bread blondie bars recipe. There are times when I'm craving banana bread but don't want to put in all the effort or time it can take to make it. That's why I'm so excited about this rich and chewy banana bread blondies recipe. It's crazy good!
This banana bread blondies recipe combines the delicious flavor of banana bread with the fudgy texture of brownies. The blondies are dense and moist on the inside with crisp outer edges, just like a brownie, but they taste like banana bread. Amazing! Plus, you get the health benefits of bananas in every bite.
To make this simple blondie bars recipe, here's what you'll need to gather: white chocolate chips, butter, granulated sugar, bananas, an egg, vanilla extract, flour and salt. The chopped pecans and powdered sugar are optional. You mix up the batter, pour it into a baking pan and bake it until a toothpick comes out clean.
Serve these irresistible banana bars for dessert any night of the week, or as a sweet snack any time of day. For an extra-special touch, dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with melted chocolate!
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 to 20 minutes (ovens vary)
Total Time: 25 to 30 minutes
Servings: 9
Ingredients
- 5 ounces white chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2/3 cup overripe bananas, mashed (about 2 medium overripe bananas)
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup flour (all-purpose or gluten-free flour)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional Ingredients
- 1/3 cup chopped pecans
- powdered sugar, for dusting
Here's how to make it:
- In a large microwave-safe mixing bowl, add the white chocolate chips and butter. Microwave in 30-second increments, stirring every 30 seconds, until melted and combined.
- Add the sugar and stir to combine.
- Add the bananas, egg and vanilla. Stir to combine.
- Add the flour and salt and stir until just incorporated. (To make these blondies gluten-free, use gluten-free flour.)
- Fold in the pecans, if using. (You can use walnuts instead of pecans.)
- Spread the batter into a 8x8-inch baking pan that's been lined with parchment paper or sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Spread into an even layer.
- Bake in a preheated 350-degree F oven for about 15 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow blondies to cool before slicing and serving.
- Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with melted chocolate, if desired. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
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