The Banana Bread Brownie (often called “Banana Blondies”) is the perfect middle ground between a fluffy loaf and a dense, fudgy brownie. Unlike traditional banana bread, which is airy and cake-like, these are heavy on the moisture, rich with butter, and have that signature “crackle” top.
The secret is using extra-ripe bananas (the ones that are almost completely black) for the highest sugar content and best texture.
Prep time: 10 mins | Bake time: 25–30 mins
1. The Ingredients
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The Base:
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1 ½ cups Granulated sugar.
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1 cup (2 sticks) Unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled.
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2 Large eggs.
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1 tsp Vanilla extract.
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The Fruit:
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1 ½ cups Mashed ripe bananas (about 3 large bananas).
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The Dry Mix:
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2 cups All-purpose flour.
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½ tsp Salt.
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Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips.
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The Brown Butter Glaze (The “Soul” of the dish):
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