You have to try my famous Banana Brownies! They are a delicious and made from scratch dessert bar that combines the rich, fudgy goodness of a brownie with the sweet, real flavor of ripe bananas. These decadent little squares are a perfect marriage of two classic desserts, and they are sure to become a favorite in your household.
The base of these banana blondie brownies is a classic blondie recipe, which is essentially a brownie without the cocoa powder. This results in a dense and chewy bar that is the perfect vehicle for the sweet, ripe bananas that are mixed in. The bananas add a natural sweetness and a moist, almost cake-like texture to the blondies, making them incredibly indulgent and satisfying.
Enjoy this alternative to traditional chocolate brownies. Known for having a sweet taste and incredible texture, these Banana Brownies are sure to leave you impressed!
Brownies with Bananas
You’re probably asking yourself, “Who puts bananas in brownies?” While it may sound strange, it’s delicious, and you can find out for yourself by preparing these delicious Banana Brownies from scratch. Instead of using chocolate as you would in a traditional recipe, you’ll prepare these “blondies” with different ingredients, including bananas, flour, sugar, and more! So, if you’re ready to try something different from the chocolate brownies you’re used to eating, give this recipe a try.
Why You’ll Love This Banana Blondie Recipe
- It’s easy to prepare these blondies from scratch with different ingredients that you may already have.
- The Banana Brownies are full of sweet flavor and have the most incredible texture, sure to leave you feeling satisfied with every bite you take.
- It only takes 15 minutes to prepare the mixture and then an additional 35 minutes to cook the brownies. Overall, you can have this recipe completed in less than an hour!
Must-Have Ingredients
If you want to make these tasty Banana Brownies, you’ll need to have the following ingredients ready to use:
- All-Purpose Flour – Start with flour as the base for your mixture.
- Sea Salt – Use fine sea salt in this recipe. You won’t need too much salt, but just a slight touch will do it.
- Light Brown Sugar – Add light brown sugar to your flour mixture with the salt.
- Mashed Banana – Grab your ripe bananas, peel them, and mash them down before mixing them.
- Vanilla Extract – Enhance the taste even more with a bit of vanilla extract.
For the brownies, you’ll only need a few other ingredients, such as an egg, baking powder, and melted unsalted butter. When preparing the frosting for these brownies, you’re going to need cream cheese, more unsalted butter, powdered sugar, and some vanilla extract.
Common Questions
What type of baking dish will I need for these brownies?
It’s best to use a 9×13 baking dish. If you want to make sure your brownies aren’t sticking to the pan, you can also line it with parchment paper.
Do I have to add frosting on top of these brownies?
Although the frosting is entirely optional, it does add an even sweeter touch to these incredible brownies. It has a sweet, flavorful taste that isn’t too overpowering. If you don’t want to use the frosting, you can always sprinkle a bit of powdered sugar on top of these brownies as a finishing touch.
What can I do if I don’t have light brown sugar?
If you don’t have light brown sugar, you can make it by combining a small amount of molasses with your granulated sugar. If you don’t have that, you can substitute it for white granulated sugar, but it may alter the taste slightly.
Can I add some chocolate chips to the brownie batter?
Yes, you can. If you’d like to create a chocolate banana-style brownie, you have the option of adding chocolate chips or chocolate chunks to your mixture. You can also add white chocolate chips, depending on what you like best.
Recipe Notes
- Along with adding chocolate chips to this recipe, you can toss in other extras, such as chopped walnuts, peanut butter chips, or even crushed cookie crumbles.
- If you’re not a fan of cream cheese frosting, it’s not a problem. There are so many other great frosting options to choose from, including chocolate ganache, peanut butter frosting, or even cinnamon sugar frosting. Use what you believe will taste best with the banana flavor.
- When using cream cheese frosting on top of the brownies, you’ll need to make sure to place them in the fridge to keep them fresh. However, if you don’t add frosting or if you use something else that doesn’t contain cream cheese, you can keep these brownies stored at room temperature in an airtight container to keep them fresh and tasty.
Can I add anything to these?
One of the best things about banana blondie brownies is their versatility. You can add in all sorts of mix-ins to customize them to your liking. Chocolate chips, nuts, dried fruit, or even a swirl of caramel or peanut butter can take these brownies to the next level. The possibilities are endless, so feel free to get creative and experiment with different flavor combinations.
Why are these so popular?
So if you’re looking for a fun and delicious twist on traditional brownies, look no further than banana blondie brownies. These tasty treats are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth and impress your friends and family. Give them a try today and see for yourself why banana and brownies are a match made in dessert heaven.
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Banana Brownies
Ingredients
- 1 & 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 & 1/2 cups light brown sugar packed
- 3/4 cup mashed banana
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the frosting:
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9×13 baking dish with parchment paper, set aside.
- In a medium sized bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, and salt, set aside.
- Place the melted butter into a large bowl with the brown sugar, mashed banana, egg, and vanilla, whisk until smooth.
- Add the flour mixture and stir until combined with no dry patches.
- Spread the batter into the prepared baking dish. Bake for 30-35 minutes until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Place the baking dish on a wire rack to cool completely.
- While the blondies are cooling, make the frosting by placing the cream cheese and butter into a large bowl and whip it until smooth with an electric hand mixer. You can also do this with a stand mixer with the paddle attachment.
- Add the powdered sugar a little at a time until combined, scrape down the sides as needed. Add the vanilla, turn the mixer on to medium speed and whip for 3 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Lift the blondies out of the baking dish using the parchment paper to help. Frost them and cut into bars, serve immediately.
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