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Moist Banana Bread Blondies with overripe bananas brown butter brown sugar chocolate chip streaks and caramel glaze cut into fudgy bars

Moist Banana Bread Blondies

Soft, chewy banana bars made with ripe bananas, brown sugar, and melted butter. A simple one-bowl dessert that uses up old bananas and stays moist for days.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 9 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips or chopped walnuts optional

Equipment

  • 8x8 Baking Pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

  1. Mash bananas and mix in butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla.
  2. Fold in flour, baking powder, and salt until just combined.
  3. Stir in chocolate chips or walnuts if using.
  4. Pour into a lined pan and bake until set on top.
  5. Cool completely before slicing into bars.

Notes

  • Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor.
  • Do not overbake, pull when center looks barely set.
  • Cool fully before slicing for clean edges.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • Freeze individual bars for up to 2 months.