Banana-Split Blondies

  Desserts

These banana blondies combine all the beloved flavors of your favorite sundae with a warm, gooey bar.

Banana-Split Blondies

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TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 30 min.
YIELD: 12 pieces.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup chopped dried pineapple
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 1 small banana, mashed
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 jar (10 ounces) maraschino cherries, drained
  • 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chunks
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
  • Vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce, optional

Instructions

  • 1. In a small bowl, cover pineapple with hot water; let stand 10 minutes. Drain and pat dry as possible.
  • 2. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat eggs, oil, banana and vanilla. Combine the flour, brown sugar, baking powder and salt; stir into egg mixture until blended. Stir in pineapple, cherries and chocolate chunks.
  • 3. Spread into a greased 12-inch cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet. Top with pecans. Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 25-30 minutes. If desired, serve with vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce.

Nutrition Facts

1 wedge: 273 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 167mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.

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