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Chunky Monkey Blondies

Chunky Monkey Blondies: The Ultimate Peanut Butter Bliss

Chunky Monkey Blondies blend creamy peanut butter and ripe bananas for a fudgy treat that’s quick to make and perfect for sharing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 16 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter can substitute with coconut oil for dairy-free
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar light or dark brown sugar can be used interchangeably
  • 1 large Egg can substitute with a flax egg for a vegan version
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract pure vanilla extract is preferred
  • 3 medium Ripe Bananas (mashed) overripe bananas work best
  • 1/2 cup Peanut Butter (creamy or chunky) can swap with almond or sunflower seed butter for nut-free
  • 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips/Chunks dark chocolate can replace semi-sweet
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt can be omitted if using salted butter
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour or GF Flour consider a gluten-free blend if using GF flour
Optional Add-ins
  • 1/2 cup Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups lightly pressed into batter

Equipment

  • 9x9-inch baking dish
  • microwave or stovetop
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Chunky Monkey Blondies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x9-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. Melt the unsalted butter, whisk in brown sugar, then stir in egg, vanilla, peanut butter, and bananas.
  3. Incorporate salt, baking soda, and flour into the wet mixture until just combined.
  4. Fold in the chocolate chips or chunks.
  5. Spread the batter into the baking dish and tap to flatten.
  6. Press in Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups if desired, and add more chocolate chips on top.
  7. Bake for 25-35 minutes until edges are set and center looks soft.
  8. Let cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before cutting into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These blondies are customizable with different nut butters and mix-ins. Ensure they cool completely for clean cuts.

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