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Moist Banana Bread Blondies

Moist Banana Bread Blondies – Chewy Joy in Every Bite

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These Moist Banana Bread Blondies offer a chewy delight that transforms overripe bananas into a magical treat.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 34 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 49 minutes
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

Blondie Base
  • 3 bananas Very Ripe Bananas If not ripe enough, place in a paper bag with an apple for a day or two.
  • ½ cup Melted Butter Substitute with coconut oil for a dairy-free option.
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Coconut sugar can be used for a lower glycemic index alternative.
  • 1 large Egg Use a flax egg for a vegan option.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Can be omitted for a simpler taste.
Dry Ingredients
  • 1 cup Whole Wheat Flour All-purpose flour works for a lighter texture.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Ensure it's fresh for effective leavening.
  • ½ teaspoon Salt Sea salt or Himalayan salt can be used as alternatives.
Mix-Ins
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips Optional, substitute with nuts or dried fruit for a different texture and flavor.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • baking dish
  • Spatula
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your baking dish.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter and brown sugar until smooth and creamy.
  3. Incorporate the mashed overripe bananas, egg, and vanilla extract into the butter and sugar mixture.
  4. Sift the whole wheat flour, baking soda, and salt over the wet mixture and gently fold until just combined.
  5. Fold in chocolate chips or your preferred mix-ins into the batter.
  6. Lightly grease an 8x8 inch baking dish and spread the batter evenly in the dish.
  7. Bake for 30-34 minutes until edges are set and a toothpick comes out clean but slightly moist.
  8. Cool in the pan for about 5 minutes, then slice into bars and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For the best results, use very ripe bananas, avoid overmixing, and consider customizing mix-ins to your liking. Store in an airtight container for freshness.

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