Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with these Banana Bread Blondies, a perfect treat for banana lovers! Soft and fudgy, these blondies combine the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with rich brown sugar and a hint of cinnamon. Topped with a luscious brown butter frosting, they make an irresistible dessert or snack. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply satisfying your sweet tooth, these easy one-bowl blondies are sure to impress everyone. Plus, they can be enjoyed warm or chilled, making them versatile for any occasion!
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 unsalted 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 x 8 inch baking pan with foil and spray it with cooking spray.
- In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter, brown sugar, and salt. Mix well.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and cinnamon; blend until smooth.
- Stir in the mashed banana until fully incorporated.
- Gently fold in the flour until just combined; pour into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until set in the center. Let cool completely before frosting.
- For frosting: Melt butter and cook until amber in color, then mix in brown sugar and milk. Bring to a boil before removing from heat; whisk in vanilla and powdered sugar once cooled slightly.
- Frost cooled blondies evenly before slicing into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg