When you have overripe bananas lying around, there’s no better way to use them up than in these irresistible banana chocolate chip blondies. Imagine thick, fudgy bars bursting with intense banana flavor and pockets of gooey chocolate chips in every bite.

These heavenly treats combine the best of banana bread and blondies into one portable, shareable dessert that’s sure to become a new favorite. While they’re indulgently delicious, the starring banana keeps them delightfully moist and adds a hint of wholesome flair.

Ingredients
Bars:

1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
1 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
1 large egg room temperature
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup mashed overripe bananas about 2 large
3/4 cup chocolate chips or chopped chocolate

Instructions

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Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8×8 baking pan with parchment, grease with nonstick spray.
Cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 2 minutes.
Mix in egg, vanilla, and salt until combined.
Gently mix in flour just until incorporated, don’t overmix.
Fold in mashed bananas, then fold in 3/4 of the chocolate chips.
Pour into prepared pan, top with remaining chocolate chips.
Bake for 33-37 minutes until edges are golden and center is set.
Cool completely before slicing into 16 squares.

Notes

Use very ripe bananas with brown speckles for best flavor.
Store bars airtight at room temp for 3-4 days, fridge up to 1 week, or freeze for 1 month.
See blog post for substitutions and tips to make these healthier or gluten-free.