{"id":28701,"date":"2023-04-03T12:57:41","date_gmt":"2023-04-03T07:27:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tashasartisanfoods.com\/blog\/?p=28701"},"modified":"2024-08-30T13:06:33","modified_gmt":"2024-08-30T07:36:33","slug":"banana-blondies-with-brown-butter-icing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tashasartisanfoods.com\/blog\/banana-blondies-with-brown-butter-icing\/","title":{"rendered":"Banana Blondies with Brown Butter Icing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

These banana blondies<\/strong> are rich, chewy, and packed with deep caramel flavor from bananas, muscavado sugar, and butter. They're an easy one-bowl dessert that's just as welcome on a holiday table as it is for a weeknight craving!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you love baking with overripe bananas, this banana blondie recipe is a welcome change from good old banana bread! The blondie bars are soft and moist with crisp edges, gooey chocolate chips, and a lovely caramel-like richness in every bite. If you enjoy baking with fruit, my apple blondies<\/a> are another delicious, seasonal twist on this classic treat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Top them with the brown butter icing, and they become something truly special. The nutty glaze adds another layer of buttery, toffee flavor that pairs beautifully with the bananas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Looking for more recipes to use up those spotty bananas? Then you must try my gluten-free banana pancakes<\/a>, Hawaiian banana bread<\/a>, and banana bread scones<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why You'll Love This Recipe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A delicious way to use up overripe bananas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The batter comes together with simple ingredients in one bowl. Minimal cleanup!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ripe bananas, muscavado sugar, and butter give these banana blondies a rich, toffee-like caramel flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The nutty and buttery brown butter icing makes the banana blondie bars extra special and irresistible!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Every bite is loaded with melty, gooey chocolate chips! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Recipe Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Flour<\/strong>: All-purpose flour is the best choice here for soft, chewy banana blondies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Banana:<\/strong> Use very ripe bananas for the best and the sweetest flavor. Mash them well before adding them to the batter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Butter:<\/strong> Melted butter gives these banana chocolate chip blondies their rich, chewy texture. You'll also need butter for the brown butter icing. I used salted butter. If using unsalted butter, add a quarter teaspoon of salt to the batter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Egg:<\/strong> We use just 1 egg in this banana blondie bar recipe. It adds richness and structure. Make sure it's at room temperature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Muscovado sugar:<\/strong> This unrefined brown sugar has a natural molasses content that adds a ton of flavor. For the banana bars, it gives them a deep, almost toffee-like taste. It also keeps the texture moist and soft. You can also use light brown sugar or dark brown sugar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chocolate chips:<\/strong> I used mini dark chocolate chips. You can use regular chocolate chips or chunks instead, as I did in my chocolate chip coffee blondies<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brown butter icing:<\/strong> We will use butter, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla bean paste for making this icing. Brown the butter first for that delicious toasted flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please see the recipe card below for detailed information about the ingredients and their quantities.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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How To Make Banana Blondies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Step 1:<\/strong> Set your oven to preheat, and line your 8-by-8 baking pan with parchment paper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 2:<\/strong> Whisk the muscovado sugar in the melted butter, then stir in the egg, followed by the vanilla extract.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Step 3:<\/strong> Whisk in flour, baking powder, and mashed bananas, and mix till you have a nice, thick, and smooth mixture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Step 4:<\/strong> Fold in chocolate chips (I used mini, dark ones). While chocolate chips in banana blondies are optional, the result is sensational for sure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Step 5:<\/strong> Transfer the batter into your tin, smooth the top, and bake for 30 to 35 mins. Don\u2019t overbake; you don\u2019t want dry banana blondies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Step 6<\/strong>: Cool, cut, and enjoy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How To Make Brown Butter Glaze<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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