These Banana Blondies are what I make when I have overripe bananas sitting on the counter but don’t feel like making banana bread again. They have that soft chewy blondie texture with rich banana flavor in every bite, and always they taste even better the next day once everything settles together.

What I love about these is that they are a little different from regular brownies or blondies without being too complicated at all. The bananas keep them really moist while the brown sugar gives them that rich caramel-like flavor that works so well here. They’re buttery, soft in the middle, and honestly really hard to stop cutting little pieces from throughout the day.

These are perfect for dessert, snack time, coffee breaks, or even those mornings when you want something sweet with coffee and pretend it counts as breakfast because there’s banana in it.

Why You Will Love This Banana Blondies Recipe

These banana blondies are soft, chewy, buttery, and full of real banana flavor without feeling too heavy.

The brown sugar gives them a rich flavor that pairs perfectly with the bananas, while the melted butter keeps the texture soft and moist.

Another reason this recipe works so well is because it uses simple pantry ingredients and comes together really quickly.

It’s also a great way to use bananas that are getting too ripe to eat normally. Honestly the darker the bananas get, the better these blondies taste.

If you already love recipes like Nutella Banana Crepes, Strawberry Banana Bread, or Frozen Chocolate Banana Bites, these blondies are another easy homemade banana dessert that always turns out good just like this Pumpkin Spice Blondies.

What You Will Need for this Banana Blondies

A 9×9 baking pan works best for thick soft blondies.

Parchment paper helps remove the blondies easily and makes cleanup simpler.

You can use either a stand mixer, hand mixer, or even just a mixing bowl and spoon for this recipe.

Ingredients

• 1 cup salted butter, melted
• 1½ cups light brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup mashed ripe bananas

Optional:

• Chocolate chips
• Chopped walnuts or pecans

How to Make Banana Blondies

Preheat your oven to 350°F.

Line a 9×9 baking pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter and brown sugar until smooth.

Add the eggs and vanilla extract and mix until fully combined.

Stir in the mashed bananas.

Add the salt and flour and mix just until the batter becomes smooth.

If using chocolate chips or nuts, gently fold them into the batter.

Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.

Bake for about 25 minutes or until the center is set and a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.

Let the blondies cool before slicing.

Tips

Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor and texture.

Do not overmix the batter once the flour goes in because it can make the blondies dense.

If you like extra texture, chopped walnuts or pecans work really well in this recipe.

These taste really good slightly warmed too.

Storage

Store the blondies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

You can refrigerate them for about 5 days.

They also freeze well once fully cooled.