Description
Banana Bread Blondies are a delightful fusion of classic banana bread and the rich, fudgy texture of blondies. This easy one-bowl recipe combines ripe bananas with light brown sugar and cinnamon, resulting in a moist treat that is perfect for any occasion. Topped with a sweet brown butter frosting, these blondies are not only simple to make but also incredibly satisfying. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or indulging at home, these treats are sure to impress. Customize them with nuts or chocolate chips for an extra layer of flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1½ –2 teaspoons cinnamon (to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup flour
- ½ cup mashed banana (about one medium-large banana)
- ¼ cup butter (for frosting)
- 6 tablespoons light brown sugar (for frosting)
- 2 tablespoons milk (for frosting)
- Dash of salt (for frosting)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla (for frosting)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with aluminum foil and spray it with cooking spray.
- In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter, light brown sugar, and salt until mixed well. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and cinnamon; mix until fully combined. Stir in the mashed banana.
- Gradually add in the flour until just combined. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth out the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the center is set. Allow cooling in the pan to room temperature.
- To make the frosting: Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat until amber in color, then mix in brown sugar, milk, and a dash of salt; bring to boil and remove from heat. Cool for about 10 minutes before whisking in vanilla and powdered sugar.
- Spread frosting evenly over cooled blondies and let it set before slicing into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 218
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 104mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 22mg