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Chunky Monkey Blondies

Chunky Monkey Blondies That Make Dessert Delightfully Fudgy

Chunky Monkey Blondies are fudgy peanut butter banana bars that combine the delightful flavors of creamy peanut butter and rich chocolate.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 9 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Batter Ingredients
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter melted; can be substituted with coconut oil
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar can be replaced with coconut sugar
  • 1 whole Egg can be substituted with a flax egg
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract use pure for best taste
  • 2 whole Ripe Bananas mashed; overripe is preferred
  • ½ cup Peanut Butter can be swapped for almond butter
  • 1 cup Ghirardelli Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips can use dark chocolate
  • 1 cup Peanut Butter Cups Reese's; optional
  • ½ teaspoon Salt balances sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda ensure it's fresh
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour can use gluten-free flour

Equipment

  • 9x9-inch baking dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a 9x9-inch baking dish by lining it with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together ½ cup of melted unsalted butter and 1 cup of brown sugar until creamy and smooth.
  3. Add in 1 egg, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, 2 ripe bananas (mashed), and ½ cup of peanut butter. Stir mixture well until fully combined.
  4. Gently stir in ½ teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1 cup of all-purpose flour. Mix until just combined.
  5. Add 1 cup of Ghirardelli semi-sweet chocolate chips to the batter and fold them in gently.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula.
  7. If using, press peanut butter cups into the top of the batter.
  8. Bake for 25–35 minutes, checking for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center.
  9. Once baked, allow your Chunky Monkey Blondies to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For best results, don't overmix, check for doneness, and use ripe bananas.

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