Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Blondies

• 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium)
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Steps

1. 1 Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease an 8x8 inch baking pan.
2. 2 In a large bowl, whisk together mashed bananas and melted butter.
3. 3 Stir in brown sugar until well combined.
4. 4 Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
5. 5 In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the banana mixture until just combined.
6. 6 Fold in chocolate chips.
7. 7 Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
8. 8 Bake for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
9. 9 Let cool completely before slicing into squares.

Equipment

• 8x8 inch baking pan
• mixing bowls
• whisk
• spatula

Variations

• Add a handful of chopped nuts for crunch.
• Swap chocolate chips for white chocolate chunks.

Substitutions

• Use dark brown sugar for a deeper flavor.
• If you're out of vanilla extract, use 1/2 teaspoon of almond extract.

Pairings

• Serve with fresh berries.
• Perfect with a latte or cappuccino.

Nutrition

Tips

• For extra gooey chocolate, fold in an additional 1/4 cup of chocolate chips on top before baking.
• Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor.

Storage

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.

Freezing: Freeze wrapped blondies for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature.

Serving Suggestions

• Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
• Pair with a cup of coffee or a glass of cold milk.

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