Caramelized Banana Chocolate Chunk Blondies

One-bowl caramelized banana chocolate chunk blondies baked upside down and flipped to reveal a glossy banana top. Gooey, gluten-free, and easy.

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword banana chocolate blondies, banana dessert bars, caramelized banana blondies, chocolate chunk blondies, gluten free blondies, one bowl blondies

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 35

Total Time 45

Servings squares

Calories 254kcal

Ingredients

1 ripe banana
2 large eggs
¼ cup melted coconut oil
½ cup pure maple syrup
¼ cup Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup almond flour
1 cup oat flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup chocolate chips and chunks
1 extra banana sliced into rounds
Light brown sugar for sprinkling

Instructions

Preheat: Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.
Mash: Mash 1 ripe banana in a large bowl until smooth.
Whisk: Add 2 eggs, ¼ cup melted coconut oil, ½ cup maple syrup, ¼ cup Greek yogurt, and 1 teaspoon vanilla, whisking until fully combined.
Add: Stir in 1 cup almond flour, 1 cup oat flour, 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt until just combined.
Fold: Gently fold in ½ cup chocolate chips and chunks.
Layer: Arrange 1 sliced banana in a single layer in the bottom of the pan and sprinkle lightly with brown sugar.
Spread: Spoon the batter evenly over the bananas and smooth the top.
Bake: Bake for 30–35 minutes, until the top is golden and the center is set.
Flip: Cool for 10–15 minutes, then carefully flip onto a board or plate so the banana layer is on top.
Serve: Slice and serve warm.

Notes

If you can, use a really ripe banana here. The spottier, the better. That’s where the caramel magic comes from.
Don’t rush the flip. Letting it cool a bit helps everything release cleanly.
If a few banana slices stick to the pan, just press them back on. No one will ever know.
These are unreal warm, but they also slice beautifully once fully cooled.
Leftovers reheat well and honestly make a great next-day coffee treat.

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