Irresistibly Easy Banana Blondies (6 Comforting Reasons You’ll Bake Them on Repeat)

Easy Banana Blondies are one of those magical, low-effort bakes that feel like a warm hug from the oven. Thank you for being here — I’m genuinely happy to share this one with you. When you’ve got ripe bananas on the counter and no patience for banana bread, these soft, chewy blondies are the answer. One bowl, simple pantry ingredients, and that cozy banana flavor we all crave.

They’re buttery, naturally sweetened by ripe bananas, and perfect for snack time, dessert, or slipping into lunchboxes. And if you love easy, cozy baking like this, don’t forget to subscribe to my email list — I’ve got plenty more where this came from.

Overview of Recipe Content

These Easy Banana Blondies are soft in the center, lightly chewy on the edges, and packed with real banana flavor. Think banana bread meets blondies — quicker, easier, and just as comforting.

Why you’ll love these banana blondies

• One-bowl recipe
• Perfect use for ripe bananas
• No mixer required
• Soft, chewy texture
• Easy to customize

What they taste like

Sweet banana flavor with buttery richness and a hint of warm cinnamon. Comforting, familiar, and dangerously snackable.

Ingredients

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Banana Blondies Batter

• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
• 2 ripe bananas, mashed (use 3 for stronger banana flavor)
• ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg, room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)

Optional Add-Ins

• Chocolate chips
• Chopped walnuts or pecans
• White chocolate chips

Tools Needed

• Mixing bowl
• Whisk or spatula
• 8×8-inch baking pan
• Parchment paper

Substitutions & Additions

• Swap butter for melted coconut oil
• Use all brown sugar for deeper flavor
• Add nutmeg for extra warmth

How to Make Easy Banana Blondies

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Step 1: Prep the Pan

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper and lightly grease.

Step 2: Mix the Wet Ingredients

In a large bowl, whisk melted butter and sugars until smooth. Add mashed bananas, egg, and vanilla. Mix until fully combined.

Step 3: Add the Dry Ingredients

Sprinkle flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon over the batter. Gently fold until just combined — don’t overmix.

Step 4: Bake

Spread batter evenly into prepared pan. Bake for 22–26 minutes, until edges are set and a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.

Let cool before slicing.

What to Serve with Easy Banana Blondies

• Hot coffee or tea
• Cold milk
• Vanilla ice cream
• Fresh berries

Tips for Making Them Perfect

• Use very ripe bananas (brown spots = flavor!)
• Don’t overbake — soft centers are key
• Let cool fully for clean slices
• Add-ins go in last, folded gently

Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature for 2 days
• Refrigerate up to 5 days
• Freeze slices up to 2 months

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General Information

Blondies originated as the vanilla-forward cousin of brownies, and banana blondies are a modern twist that borrows the comfort of banana bread with the ease of bar cookies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use frozen bananas?
Yes — thaw and drain excess liquid first.

Can I make these dairy-free?
Use coconut oil or vegan butter.

Are these very sweet?
They’re balanced and naturally sweet from bananas.

Can I double the recipe?
Absolutely — use a 9×13-inch pan.

Conclusion

These Easy Banana Blondies are simple, cozy, and endlessly adaptable — exactly the kind of recipe that belongs in every baker’s back pocket. If you love banana-based treats, be sure to try banana muffins or banana snack cake next.

Happy baking, my friend — and don’t let those bananas go to waste

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Nutritional Information (Approximate per square)

Nutrient	Amount
Calories	210
Carbohydrates	30g
Sugar	18g
Fat	9g
Protein	3g
Fiber	1.5g
Sodium	140mg

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