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Banana Blondies

Banana Blondies
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These Banana Blondies are moist, subtly sweet, and packed with the natural goodness of ripe bananas. Made with simple pantry staples, they’re quick to bake and highly versatile, perfect for a dessert, snack, or breakfast treat. Customize them with nuts, chocolate chips, or gluten-free alternatives to suit your taste and dietary needs.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (or almond/oat flour for gluten-free)
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup melted butter or oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • A pinch of salt

Optional Add-ins

  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips (dark or milk)
  • 1/4 cup shredded coconut
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon or nutmeg (for spiced variation)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper to ensure easy removal later.
  2. Mash the Bananas: In a large bowl, mash 3 ripe bananas until smooth but slightly chunky. The ripe bananas will provide natural sweetness and moisture.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients: Add melted butter or oil, brown sugar, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Stir these together until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk together flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt in a separate bowl. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, being careful not to overmix.
  5. Add Extras: If you’re adding nuts, chocolate chips, shredded coconut, or spices, gently fold them into the batter at this point for an extra burst of flavor and texture.
  6. Bake the Blondies: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan and spread it out smoothly. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
  7. Cool and Serve: Once baked, let the blondies cool completely in the pan before slicing to preserve their moist texture and ease of cutting.

Notes

  • Choose ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture.
  • Stir just until combined to avoid tough blondies.
  • Use brown sugar to add depth and keep blondies soft.
  • Line your baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
  • Check doneness with a toothpick at 25 minutes to prevent overbaking.

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