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.
Ingredients
- 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
- Preheat oven to 350° F. Line an 8x8 baking dish with parchment paper or foil and spray with cooking spray. Set aside
- 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.
- 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.