Banana Chocolate Chip Blondie Bars

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4.6

84 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    25 mins

  • Total Time

    35 mins

  • Servings

    9

Banana Chocolate Chip Blondie Bars

Banana Chocolate Chip Blondie Bars blend mashed ripe banana with melted butter and light brown sugar to create a moist, cake-like texture. Enhanced with vanilla, egg, flour, and studded with chocolate chips, these bars offer a balanced sweetness and soft chew with occasional chocolate pockets. They are baked in an 8x8 pan and sliced into bars, making them suitable for snack time or casual dessert. The combination of banana and brown sugar not only adds natural sweetness but helps maintain moistness during baking.

Description

Banana Chocolate Chip Blondie Bars combine the creamy softness of mashed banana with the rich, buttery flavor expected from traditional blondies. Using melted butter and light brown sugar imparts a tender crumb, while vanilla and egg provide binding and depth of flavor. Flour is added just enough to hold the batter, resulting in bars that are slightly dense but moist. The chocolate chips scattered throughout offer bursts of sweetness contrasting the mellow banana taste. Baking in an 8x8 inch pan ensures even cooking and easy portioning.

The texture is both chewy and soft, with the banana contributing moisture that prevents dryness common in baked bars. These blondies can be cut into large or small squares depending on serving needs. Cooling them adequately before slicing reduces crumbling. Once baked and cooled, the bars can be refrigerated for up to a week, keeping the texture intact.

This recipe is straightforward, requiring only mixing the ingredients in one bowl and baking until just set. The presence of mashed banana adds natural sweetness and moisture, making these bars a slightly fruit-infused variation on classic blondies. They can be served as a snack, dessert, or lunchbox treat without additional accompaniments.

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Ingredients

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  • 1 stick ½ cup salted butter, melted (unsalted can be used as well with the addition of 1/4 tsp salt)
  • 1 cup light brown sugar dark can also be used
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup flour
  • ½ cup banana 1 large banana, mashed
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips or chopped nuts

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350° F. Line an 8x8 baking dish with parchment paper or foil and spray with cooking spray. Set aside
  2. In a large bowl combine the melted butter and brown sugar. Mix until combined. Add vanilla and egg, mix until fully incorporated. Add flour and stir until combined. Next add the mashed banana and chocolate chips. Stir just until combined without over mixing. Pour into greased pan. Bake for 22-28 minutes.
  3. Cool for at least 10 minutes before cutting. Cut into 9 large bars or 16 small squares. Store covered in fridge for up to 1 week.
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