There’s something so comforting about the smell of a banana bread baking in the oven, but these Banana Bread Blondies take that cozy feeling to a whole new level. They have all the warm, sweet flavors you love in classic banana bread, wrapped up in a soft, chewy blondie bar that feels just a little extra special. The ripe bananas keep the bars incredibly moist while brown sugar adds a rich caramel-like sweetness that pairs perfectly with hints of vanilla and cinnamon. And once they’re topped with a thick layer of silky cream cheese frosting, every bite tastes like pure homemade comfort.
These blondies are the kind of treat that disappear fast at family gatherings, potlucks, or even just a casual weekend baking session. I love making them when I have a couple of overripe bananas sitting on the counter because they turn into something that feels bakery-worthy with very little effort. The tangy cream cheese frosting balances the sweetness beautifully, making these bars rich without being overpowering. Whether you enjoy them with your morning coffee or sneak one as a late-night dessert, these Banana Bread Blondies are guaranteed to become a recipe you’ll want to make again and again.
Ingredients
- Flour— 1 cup
- 1 Egg
- Mashed Bananas— 3/4 cup (2 bananas)
- Brown Sugar— 1 cup (packed)
- Butter— 1/2 cup (melted)
- Cinnamon— 2 teaspoons
- Nutmeg— 1/4 teaspoon
- Espresso Powder— 1 teaspoon
- Rum Extract— 1 tablespoon
- Vanilla Extract— 1 teaspoon
- Salt— 1 teaspoon
Frosting
- Cream Cheese Frosting— 1/2 cup
- Toasted Walnuts— 1/2 cup
What You’ll Need
- 8×8 Brownie Pan
- 1 Mixing Bowl
How to Make Banana Bread Blondies
- Preheat oven 350F.
- First, mash the bananas, leaving some chunks for texture.
- Add in the egg, brown sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract and whisk together until combined then fold in the flour, salt, espresso powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Fold in until no white streaks of flour remain.
- Evenly pour the batter into a well greased 8×8 brownie pan then bake for 30 to 33 minutes.
- Allow the banana bread blondies to cool in the pan for 20 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to finish cooling.
- Wait until the brownies have cooled completely before frosting then top with walnuts (toast walnuts for deeper flavor).
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