Moist Banana Bread Blondies 

These banana bread blondies are a delightful twist on traditional banana bread, offering a chewy, dense texture that's both satisfying and indulgent. Made with whole wheat flour and less sugar than typical blondies, they provide a healthier alternative without compromising on flavor. Perfect for using up overripe bananas, this one bowl recipe is quick to prepare and ideal for satisfying sweet cravings.

Full Recipe: 

Ingredients

• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted

• 1 cup light brown sugar

• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

• 1 large egg

• 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon

• ¼ teaspoon salt

• 1 cup whole wheat flour

• ½ cup mashed overripe banana (about 1 medium banana)

• Optional: ½ cup chocolate chips or nuts

Directions

1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal, and lightly grease it.

2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the melted butter and brown sugar until well mixed. Add the vanilla extract and egg, stirring until fully incorporated.

3. Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in the ground cinnamon, salt, and whole wheat flour until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

4. Incorporate Banana: Gently fold in the mashed banana until evenly distributed throughout the batter.

5. Optional Add-ins: If desired, fold in chocolate chips or nuts for added texture and flavor.

6. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it into an even layer. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.

7. Cool and Serve: Allow the blondies to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before lifting them out using the parchment paper overhang. Cut into squares and serve.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving)

• Calories: Approximately 200 kcal

• Protein: 2g

• Fat: 9g

• Carbohydrates: 30g

• Fiber: 3g

• Sugar: 18g

• Sodium: 100mg