Banana Blondies

These Banana Blondies strike a delicious balance between a blondie and banana bread. They're a simple and delicious treat you need to try!

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These Banana Blondies combine the sweetness of bananas and rich, nutty browned butter in a soft and cakey blondie! These beauties are a next-level treat, and of course they're made entirely from scratch!

If you enjoy this recipe, check out the posts for my Blondie Brownies, Butterscotch Banana Muffins, and Pumpkin Blondies with Cinnamon Swirl!

Ingredients

Here's all the ingredients you need for these amazing blondies! Measurements for each of the ingredients are included in the recipe card, below.

• Unsalted Butter - For moisture and richness. Unsalted so that you control the amount of salt in the recipe. The butter will be browned for the recipe, adding a rich, nutty flavor.
• All-Purpose Flour - Provides structure for the blondies.
• Baking Soda and Baking Powder - Provide leavening for the blondies.
• Ground Cinnamon - For flavor.
• Salt - To balance and enhance the flavors of the blondies.
• Brown Sugar - For sweetness, and lends the blondies a slight molasses flavor.
• Egg - For moisture and adding structure to the blondies. I used a large egg.
• Vanilla Extract - For flavor. If you'd like, you can use an equal measure of vanilla bean paste instead.
• Overripe Banana - You can't make Banana Blondies without banana! The recipe includes a specific measurement (½ cup) of mashed banana so that your results will be more consistent with mine, since as you know banana size can vary widely.
• Buttermilk - For flavor, richness, and moisture. The buttermilk makes the blondies so soft!
• Banana Chips (optional) - I placed these on after baking for garnish. I chose banana chips because I didn't want regular banana slices that would oxidize (turn brown).

Instructions

Here's how to make this recipe, step by step! More detailed instructions are included in the recipe card, below.

How to Make Brown Butter

If you've never made browned butter before, don't let it intimidate you! Browned butter is easy following just a few simple steps!

1. Place butter in a medium saucepan and melt over medium heat.
2. As the butter browns, swirl the pan occasionally. Foam will form on top, which is normal.
3. As the butter browns, it will bubble and sputter and the foam will begin to dissipate a bit. Keep a close watch!
4. The butter is browned when the bubbling and sputtering stops. Pour into a heatproof bowl and let cool to room temperature.

Making the Blondies

Here's a visual guide for how these blondies come together. See the recipe card, below, for full instructions!

1. Combine the browned butter and brown sugar.
2. Add egg, mashed banana, and vanilla extract and mix to combine.
3. Add the dry ingredients and buttermilk. Stir until just combined.
4. Pour batter into greased and lined pan and smooth the top. *Full baking instructions included in recipe card, below.*

Equipment

Here are a few things that I used to make this recipe:

• 8-inch Square Pan - I used an 8-inch square pan to make the blondies. I prefer a pan that's lighter in color so the blondies brown more slowly and the edges don't get too crisp before the middle is done.
• Parchment Paper - I like using nonstick parchment in my pan to ensure no sticking and for easier cleanup.

Variations

For a sweeter blondie, add some frosting! My Buttermilk Frosting or the spiced cream cheese frosting from my Chai Cake would be fantastic additions!

Storage

Store completely cooled blondies in an airtight container on your counter for up to two days, or in the refrigerator for up to five days. For longer storage, wrap the blondies well, place in an airtight container, and freeze for up to three months without compromising flavor or texture.

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