{"id":56970,"date":"2026-01-27T09:40:51","date_gmt":"2026-01-27T09:40:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/?p=56970"},"modified":"2026-01-27T09:43:26","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T09:43:26","slug":"easy-chewy-banana-blondies-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/easy-chewy-banana-blondies-recipe\/","title":{"rendered":"Easy &amp; Chewy Banana Blondies Recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Banana Blondies Recipe \u2014 soft, chewy, and totally snackable<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want a dessert that tastes like banana pudding in bar form, this <strong>Banana Blondies Recipe<\/strong> is your new BFF. Soft, chewy blondies studded with white chocolate and resting on a crunchy vanilla wafer crust \u2014 they hit all the comfort-food notes and then some.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Brief introduction to the recipe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These bars marry the nostalgia of banana pudding with the chewy brownie-like texture of blondies. You get a buttery base, a banana-forward batter (thanks to a tiny secret ingredient), and pockets of melty white chocolate. Think banana pudding, but handheld. <a href=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/gingersnap-pecans-perfect-holiday-nuts-recipes-with-warm-nutmeg\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"2367\">Perfect after-school snack<\/a>? Check. Crowd-pleasing potluck offering? Double check.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why you\u2019ll love these blondies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Why bother making another banana bread? Because these are not banana bread. They have that dense, fudge-y chew of brownies but with a sunny banana flavor and a crunchy wafer bottom that screams <em>banana cream dessert with vanilla wafers<\/em>. They travel well, freeze nicely, and \u2014 honestly \u2014 taste even better the next day. Want to impress without drama? Make these.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The story behind the bars<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I riffed on a childhood favorite: banana pudding in those glass bowls with layers of wafers and fluffy pudding. I wondered: what if I turned that into a browner-but-blonder bar? After a few kitchen experiments (and taste tests), the wafer crust + banana-sweet batter combo won. Hence this <a href=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/easy-banana-pudding-brownie-best-simple-desserts\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"2363\">Banana Pudding Blondies concept was born \u2014<\/a> a mash-up that\u2019s lazy-day friendly and seriously addictive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ingredients breakdown \u2014 what each part does<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a quick look at why each ingredient matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Vanilla wafers (crushed):<\/strong> They form the crust and create that unmistakable pudding-cup vibe. If you love a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/banana-crumble-family-favorite-crumble-recipe\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"2365\">Banana Dessert<\/a> With Vanilla Wafers<\/strong>, this crust delivers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Unsalted butter:<\/strong> Gives richness and helps bond the crust. Use unsalted so you control salt levels.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ripe bananas:<\/strong> The more fragrant, the better. They sweeten and flavor the batter naturally.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Instant pudding mix (banana or vanilla):<\/strong> My <em>secret ingredient<\/em>. It boosts banana flavor and adds moisture and structure without eggs. <strong>Use instant, not cook-and-serve.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>All-purpose flour:<\/strong> Provides structure \u2014 measure correctly for a tender crumb. <strong>Spoon and level<\/strong> your flour; don\u2019t scoop.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Baking soda:<\/strong> Gives a little lift. Freshness matters \u2014 replace every 6\u201312 months.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Brown sugar:<\/strong> Adds chew and caramel notes that make blondies irresistible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>White chocolate chips:<\/strong> Little pops of sweetness that pair beautifully with banana.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Eggs &amp; vanilla:<\/strong> Bind and flavor. Room temp eggs help everything mix smoothly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Salt:<\/strong> Balances sweetness; don\u2019t skip it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Easy-Chewy-Banana-Blondies-Recipe-2.webp\" alt=\"Close-up of a gooey Banana Blondies Recipe square on parchment, showing a golden vanilla-wafer crust, white chocolate pockets, and a fork ready to dig in.\" class=\"wp-image-56973\" srcset=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Easy-Chewy-Banana-Blondies-Recipe-2.webp 1024w, https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Easy-Chewy-Banana-Blondies-Recipe-2-60x60.webp 60w, https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Easy-Chewy-Banana-Blondies-Recipe-2-768x768.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to make them \u2014 step-by-step<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow this roadmap and you\u2019ll have dreamy bars in under an hour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Preheat &amp; prep.<\/strong> Heat oven to 350\u00b0F (175\u00b0C). Line an 8\u00d78 or 9\u00d79 pan with parchment so you can lift the bars out easily.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Make the crust.<\/strong> Crush vanilla wafers to fine crumbs (food processor or zip-top bag + rolling pin). Mix crumbs with melted butter and press into the bottom of the pan. Bake 5 minutes to set the crust and bring out toasty notes. This step creates a sturdy base and guarantees that <em>vanilla-wafers vibe<\/em>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mix dry ingredients.<\/strong> In a bowl, whisk flour, instant pudding mix, baking soda, and salt.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cream wet ingredients.<\/strong> In another bowl, beat softened butter with brown sugar until smooth. Add eggs, mashed bananas, and vanilla; mix until combined.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Combine.<\/strong> Fold the dry mix into the wet just until combined. Stir in white chocolate chips. Don\u2019t overmix \u2014 stop when the batter looks unified.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bake.<\/strong> Spread batter evenly over the par-baked wafer crust. Bake 15\u201320 minutes until edges look set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. <strong>Do not overbake.<\/strong> The bars will continue to set as they cool.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cool &amp; slice.<\/strong> Let them cool completely in the pan so they firm up, then lift using the parchment and cut into squares.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to tell when they\u2019re done<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The edges should be golden and start to pull away from the pan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A toothpick should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs \u2014 no raw batter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The center will look slightly underdone but will set as it cools. <strong>Remember:<\/strong> overbaking gives dry results.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pro tips for perfect results<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Use ripe bananas<\/strong> (brown-speckled or darker) for maximum flavor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Room temperature ingredients<\/strong> mix more evenly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Don\u2019t overmix<\/strong> the batter \u2014 mix until just combined to keep them tender.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Spoon-and-level<\/strong> your flour to avoid dense blondies. <strong>This is big.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Swap pudding flavors<\/strong> if you want variations \u2014 vanilla or banana both work.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>For extra chew:<\/strong> add an extra tablespoon of brown sugar or fold in more white chocolate chips.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Variations to try<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cake Mix Banana Blondies:<\/strong> Want a shortcut? Mix a box of yellow cake mix into the batter for a different-but-delicious texture \u2014 call it <strong>Cake Mix Banana Blondies<\/strong> and watch them disappear.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Banana <a href=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/eggnog-mousse-recipe-a-decadent-ahead-desserts-winner\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"2366\">Pudding Cheesecake Blondies:<\/strong> Swirl a cheesecake batter into the top before baking for rich <strong>Banana Pudding Cheesecake Blondies<\/strong> \u2014 dreamy and decadent<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/maple-banana-bread-cozy-banana-nut-bread-recipe\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"2364\">Banana Bread Blondies Recipe: Add chopped nuts<\/a> or a cinnamon swirl to veer toward more classic banana-bread flavors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Blonde Banana Brownies:<\/strong> Swap part of the flour for almond flour and add cocoa nibs for a slightly nutty twist \u2014 you\u2019ll have <strong>Blonde Banana Brownies<\/strong> with personality.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Banana Pudding Blondie Brownies:<\/strong> Layer a fudgy brownie base under a blondie banana pudding top for hybrid heaven \u2014 yes, this is a thing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best ways to serve<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Serve bars warm with a scoop of <a href=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/no-churn-vegan-vanilla-ice-cream\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"2368\">vanilla ice cream<\/a> and a dusting of crushed vanilla wafers for extra nostalgia. Want a brunch hit? Top with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of toasted coconut. These bars also make a perfect lunchbox treat or post-soccer snack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Storage and leftover tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Room temp:<\/strong> Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Refrigerate:<\/strong> Keep in the fridge for up to 5 days; bring to room temp before serving.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Freeze:<\/strong> Wrap squares individually and freeze up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge or at room temp.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pro tip:<\/strong> If they dry out a bit, microwave a square for 8\u201310 seconds and serve with ice cream \u2014 instant life-saver.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Easy-Chewy-Banana-Blondies-Recipe-1.webp\" alt=\"Close-up of a gooey Banana Blondies Recipe square on parchment, showing a golden vanilla-wafer crust, white chocolate pockets, and a fork ready to dig in.\" class=\"wp-image-56974\" srcset=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Easy-Chewy-Banana-Blondies-Recipe-1.webp 1024w, https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Easy-Chewy-Banana-Blondies-Recipe-1-60x60.webp 60w, https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Easy-Chewy-Banana-Blondies-Recipe-1-768x768.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ \u2014 quick answers<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1769506280144\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Can I use overripe bananas?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes \u2014 overripe (very spotted) bananas actually boost sweetness and banana flavor. Mash well.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1769506286235\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">What pudding mix should I use?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Use <strong>instant pudding mix<\/strong>, not cook-and-serve. The instant variety gives the right texture and moisture.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1769506291882\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Can I make them gluten-free?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Swap all-purpose flour for a 1:1 gluten-free blend and use gluten-free vanilla wafers for the crust. Texture will vary slightly.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1769506298119\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">How do I make fudgier blondies?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Reduce flour by 2 tablespoons and add one extra egg yolk. That bumps moisture and chew.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1769506305510\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Can I add nuts?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Absolutely. Chopped pecans or walnuts complement the banana beautifully.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Leftovers: lunches, snacks, and gifts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These bars make excellent portable treats. Pack them in parchment for school lunches, or stack them in a box lined with wax paper for neighbor gifts. They retain texture well and travel without drama.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nutrition snapshot (approximate)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A typical square runs around 220\u2013300 calories depending on size and add-ins. They contain carbs, fat, and some protein \u2014 treat food, not health food. Balance with a green salad if you want dinner to feel lighter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final thoughts \u2014 why these beat ordinary banana bread<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sure, banana bread has its place. But if you crave banana flavor with brownie-like chew and a fun crunchy wafer twist, this <strong>Banana Blondies Recipe<\/strong> gives you the best of multiple worlds. It scales, it freezes, and it plays well with riffs like cheesecake swirls or cake-mix shortcuts. And honestly \u2014 who doesn\u2019t want banana pudding in bar form?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to bake? Grab your ripest bananas, crush those wafers, and get ready to fall hard for these chewy, vanilla-wafer-topped bars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow me on <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/jennermoo\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/jennermoo\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pinterest <\/a><\/strong>for daily new recipes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Easy-Chewy-Banana-Blondies-Recipe-3.webp\" alt=\"Close-up of a gooey Banana Blondies Recipe square on parchment, showing a golden vanilla-wafer crust, white chocolate pockets, and a fork ready to dig in.\" class=\"wp-image-56975\" srcset=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Easy-Chewy-Banana-Blondies-Recipe-3.webp 1024w, 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Imagine banana pudding turned into a handheld bar \u2014 with pockets of melty white chocolate. Ready? Let\u2019s bake.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\t<hr data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"secondary-color.border-color secondary-color.background-color\">\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-ingredients\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-ingredients-header\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-ingredients-clipboard-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"h3-color.color h3-transform.text-transform\">Ingredients<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-units-scale-container\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-scale-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"tasty-recipes-scale-label\">Scale<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"tasty-recipes-scale-button tasty-recipes-scale-button-active\" data-amount=\"1\" type=\"button\">1x<\/button><button class=\"tasty-recipes-scale-button\" data-amount=\"2\" type=\"button\">2x<\/button><button class=\"tasty-recipes-scale-button\" data-amount=\"3\" 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for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f1a2fbb572a\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"2\">2<\/span> (3.4 oz) boxes instant banana pudding mix<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f1a2fbb5730\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f1a2fbb5730\" aria-label=\"3 large eggs\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f1a2fbb5730\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"3\">3<\/span> large eggs<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f1a2fbb5736\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f1a2fbb5736\" aria-label=\"2 tsp vanilla extract\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f1a2fbb5736\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"2\" data-unit=\"tsp\">2 tsp<\/span> vanilla extract<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f1a2fbb573b\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f1a2fbb573b\" aria-label=\"2 cups white chocolate chips\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f1a2fbb573b\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"2\" data-unit=\"cup\">2 cups<\/span> white chocolate chips<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!--INSIDE_INGREDIENTS--><\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\t<hr data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"secondary-color.border-color secondary-color.background-color\">\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-instructions\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-instructions-header\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"h3-color.color h3-transform.text-transform\">Instructions<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-instructions-body\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">\n\t\t\t\t<ol>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-1\">Preheat oven to 400\u00b0F. Lightly grease a 9\u00d713-inch baking pan (or line with parchment).<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-2\">Place the vanilla wafers into a large resealable plastic bag and crush them with a rolling pin until mostly fine. Reserve 1 cup of the crushed wafers for the batter; set aside.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-3\">Put the rest of the crushed wafers into a mixing bowl. Add \u00be cup of the melted butter (measure before melting if you prefer accuracy) and stir until the crumbs hold together when pressed.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-4\">Press this mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust. Bake the crust for 5 minutes to set and toast slightly. Remove from oven and keep oven on.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-5\">In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, granulated sugar, and the dry banana pudding mixes until well combined.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-6\">Stir in the remaining melted butter, then add the eggs and vanilla. Mix just until everything comes together \u2014 don\u2019t overwork it.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-7\">Fold in the white chocolate chips and the reserved 1 cup of crushed vanilla wafers.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-8\">Spread the blondie batter over the warm crust in an even layer. Smooth the top with a spatula.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-9\">Bake for 15\u201320 minutes, or until the edges turn golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-10\">Let the bars cool fully in the pan (they firm up as they cool), then lift out with the parchment and cut into squares.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<hr data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"secondary-color.border-color secondary-color.background-color\">\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-notes\">\n\t\t\t<h3 data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"h3-color.color h3-transform.text-transform\">Notes<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-notes-body\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">\n\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li><strong>Ingredient notes &amp; shopping tips<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Unsalted butter lets you control salt level; if you only have salted butter, omit or reduce added salt.<\/li>\n<li>Baking soda loses power over time \u2014 replace every 6\u201312 months for reliable rise.<\/li>\n<li>Measure flour by spooning into the cup and leveling with a knife \u2014 don\u2019t pack the cup. Too much flour = dry, crumbly bars. Big tip: this matters.<\/li>\n<li>Use instant (ready-to-eat) pudding mix, not the cook-and-serve type. It affects texture and moisture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pro tips<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Room-temperature eggs and butter blend more smoothly.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t overmix once the flour goes in \u2014 overworking creates dense, tough blondies.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid overbaking. Pull them when the center still has a few moist crumbs; they finish setting while cooling.<\/li>\n<li>Cool completely before slicing for neat squares. Want tidy slices? Chill 20\u201330 minutes after cooling.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Variations &amp; swaps<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Swap in chopped pecans or walnuts for extra texture.<\/li>\n<li>Stir in banana chips or banana-flavored chips for an amplified banana punch.<\/li>\n<li>For a quick twist, stir a box of yellow cake mix into the batter for Cake Mix Banana Blondies.<\/li>\n<li>To make Banana Pudding Cheesecake Blondies, swirl in a simple cheesecake mixture before baking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Storage<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Store airtight at room temperature up to 2 days, or refrigerate up to 5 days.<\/li>\n<li>Freeze individual squares wrapped tightly for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge or at room temp.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<hr data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"secondary-color.border-color secondary-color.background-color\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-nutrition\">\n\t\t\t<h3 data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"h3-color.color h3-transform.text-transform\">Nutrition<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><strong class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">Calories:<\/strong> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-calories\">615kcal<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><strong class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">Sugar:<\/strong> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-sugar\">38g<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><strong class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">Sodium:<\/strong> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-sodium\">579mg<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><strong class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">Fat:<\/strong> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-fat\">36g<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><strong class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">Carbohydrates:<\/strong> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-carbohydrates\">68g<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><strong class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">Fiber:<\/strong> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-fiber\">1g<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><strong class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">Protein:<\/strong> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-protein\">6g<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><strong class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">Cholesterol:<\/strong> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-cholesterol\">97mg<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n\t<footer class=\"tasty-recipes-entry-footer\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-footer-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" class=\"svg-instagram\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"footer-icon-color.color\"><use href=\"#tasty-recipes-icon-instagram\"><\/use><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-footer-copy\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"footer-heading-color.color h3-transform.text-transform footer-heading.innerText\">Did you make this recipe?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"footer-description-color.color footer-description.innerHTML\"><p>Share a photo and tag us \u2014 we can&#8217;t wait to see what you&#8217;ve made!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/footer>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Banana Blondies Recipe \u2014 soft, chewy, and totally snackable If you want a dessert that tastes like banana pudding in bar form, this Banana Blondies Recipe is your new BFF. 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