Banana Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Blondies

Name: Banana Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Blondies
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup butter (melted); 1 banana (mashed); 1/4 cup peanut butter (I used creamy); 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

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Peanut butter blondies are chewy, gooey, and full of creamy buttery flavor! These blondies in particular also have bananas and chocolate chips mixed in so they’ll satisfy any sort of sweet tooth craving you have!

two Chocolate Chip and banana Peanut Butter Blondies stacked on a white plate in the foreground with more stacked in the background out of focus

Why I Love These Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Blondies

Somehow I wound up with a ton of ripe bananas, and instead of going for the classic chocolate chip banana bread, I went a little sweeter! These peanut butter blondies don’t stop at creamy peanut butter – they have the flavor of bananas subtly peaking through, along with tons of chocolate chips folded in! You can’t go wrong with this delicious dessert!

These blondies have a brown sugar and vanilla base (as opposed to brownies‘ cocoa/chocolate base) and then have tons of goodness added in for flavor and texture. The bananas add extra moisture, while the peanut butter contributes creaminess and nutty undertones! Of course, the chocolate chips are the part that satisfies your chocolate craving.

Next time you need to brighten your day, whip up a batch of these peanut butter blondies. These soft and chewy bars – alongside a cup of coffee or tea – are sure to make any day feel like a good day!

six Banana Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Blondies cut into squares and displayed on a white tea towel

Ingredients for Banana Chocolate Chip Blondies

I’m sorry to say that you probably have all of these ingredients on hand, which means you have no choice but to make them right now. I don’t make the rules!

I would recommend using very ripe bananas for the best flavor and consistency, but if you have fresh bananas and you simply can’t wait…I wouldn’t blame you.

Brown sugar
Butter
Banana
Peanut Butter – creamy
Eggs
Vanilla
Flour
Baking Powder
Salt
Semi-sweet chocolate chips

How to Make Peanut Butter Blondies

Step 1: Preheat

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2: Make Creamed Mixture

In a large bowl, combine the brown sugar, butter, banana peanut butter, eggs, and vanilla until it’s all just combined.

Step 3: Complete Batter

In a medium-sized bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix the dry ingredients together well, and then add it to the creamed mixture. Combine them both until everything is moistened and then you can stir in the chocolate chips.

Step 4: Bake

Spread the batter into a greased 13×9 baking pan and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the blondies to cool before cutting them into bars.

Pro Tip: Keep baking closer to the 18-minute mark if you like gooey bars!

peanut butter blondes with banana and chocolate chips mixed in cut into squares. six blondies are on a white tea towel on the right and a few are stacked to the left on a white plate

FAQs

What’s the difference between a blondie and a brownie?

Both are chewy, gooey, and delicious desserts. The big difference is that blondies use brown sugar and vanilla to get the base of their yummy flavor and brownies use cocoa powder for their chocolatey taste.

Are blondies meant to be gooey in the middle?

You definitely want a blondie to be cooked through because it’s not safe to eat them raw, but they’re best when they’re still gooey in the middle! Look for when the edges are a little hardened while the middle is soft and chewy. To achieve this delicious balance of texture, poke a fork or toothpick in the middle of the blondie and when it comes out wet, but with nothing on it, that’s the best time to take it out to cool.

How long will my blondies last?

Store them in an airtight container for about a week. You can also wrap them up in plastic wrap and then put them in an airtight container to store in the freezer for a couple of months. Defrost them by leaving them in the fridge overnight or heating them up in the microwave.

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