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These banana blondies need just 4 ingredients to make and zero baking! They are soft, chewy, and use wholesome ingredients.
If you’re looking for a healthy and delicious snack, you’ll love these no-bake banana blondies. Made with just 4 simple ingredients, they’re easy to whip up and perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without any guilt.
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Why this recipe works
- It’s incredibly easy to make. With just a few simple steps, you can have these blondies ready to eat quickly.
- The recipe is gluten-free and vegan, making it suitable for various dietary needs.
- The natural sweetness of the ripe bananas and maple syrup means you can indulge in a sweet treat without any added sugar.
- These blondies are perfect for meal prep. You can make a batch at the beginning of the week and have a healthy snack on hand whenever you need it.
These healthy blondies call for just four simple ingredients. If you’ve made any of our other no bake desserts before, you’ll already have everything on hand.
- Coconut flour: A low carb and gluten free flour that absorbs moisture like no other flour. A little goes a very long way, and you don’t need to worry about any coconut flavor.
- Bananas: add natural sweetness and moisture to the blondies.
- Almond butter: provides healthy fats and a creamy texture to the mixture.
Ingredient swap
If you don’t want to use almond butter, try peanut, cashew, or sunflower seed butter.
- Maple syrup: adds a touch of sweetness without the need for added sugars. It also helps bind everything together.
How to make banana blondies
You’ll need to start by lining an 8 x 8-inch pan with parchment paper. This will make it easier to remove the blondies later on.
Grab a large mixing bowl and add in the coconut flour, mashed bananas, almond butter, and maple syrup. Mix it all up until it’s fully combined,, and there are no clumps.
Transfer the mixture to the lined pan and press it down evenly with your hands or the back of a spoon. Pop the pan into the fridge and let it chill for at least 30 minutes or until it’s nice and firm.
Once the blondies are firm, take them out of the fridge and cut them into bars or squares.
- Use ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and flavor.
- Make sure to line the pan with parchment paper to easily remove the blondies.
- Add some chocolate chips or cocoa powder to the mixture for a more chocolatey twist.
- If the mixture is too dry, add a tablespoon of milk or water at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
Storage instructions
Leftovers: Store the blondies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
To freeze: For longer storage, freeze the blondies in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
Yes, you can use regular flour instead of coconut flour. However, you will need to heat treat the flour first and double the amount.
Yes, you can use any nut or seed butter of your choice.
While any bananas work, they are best if they are very ripe and almost black in color. This will give them a sweeter flavor and make them easier to mash.
More blondie recipes to try
Banana Blondies (4 Ingredients)
Ingredients
- 1 cup coconut flour sifted
- 4 medium bananas about 1 cup
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips optional
Instructions
- Line an 8 x 8-inch pan with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the coconut flour and banana and mix well. Add the almond butter and maple syrup and mix until a thick batter remains. Fold through the chocolate chips.
- Transfer batter to the lined pan and refrigerate for 10-20 minutes, until firm. It can also be frozen briefly.
Sooooo yummy I love this recipe!!!
Could I use almond flour instead of coconut flour?
These look great!
You can try!
This recipe is a must try for any one who loves bananas and wants to eat lower carb foods.
P.S. – Adding a few chocolate chips helps sweeten it a little bit.
😀 Thanks, David
I love your recipes! Ty! How long will these last in the fridge ?
Hi! At least 1 week!
Hi! I made this today…
But it’s too wet and won’t freeze/firm up.
Suggestions? I’m thinking my almond butter was too “creamy.”
Flavor is great! But just won’t firm up!
Thanks!
Hi! It must be that, or perhaps too much banana used- Try adding more coconut flour
Well, these TASTE great, but mine didn’t set! I followed the recipe exactly except I used almond butter instead of cashew…maybe that was my problem? We’ve just been eating them with ice cream – yum!
Hi Shuana! It could be because you may have used a little bit more banana. Try adding some syrup or even liquid to help it hold together 🙂
Is it possible to substitude the almond butter with greek yoghurt?
I’ve never tried that.
Hmmm … just made these and froze for 20 minutes before giving them to my taste-testers. They really were more like a cold pudding consistency rather than a cake-y or brownie-y consistency. Add more coconut flour? Thanks!
That is correct 🙂
So I made these with these (followed recipe, but subbed peanut butter) and they came out having a gritty texture. The banana flavor is nice but I’m completely put off by the texture. Any tips?
Sounds like it is the brand of your coconut flour 🙂 Ensure it is sifted.
Hello! What size tray would you suggest?
Hi there! an 8 x 8 Inch would be fine, but use a smaller one for thicker blondies 🙂
Would it work if I use all purpose gluten free flour?? I have Bobs Red Mill gluten free flour..
Hi Becca! I’ve never tried this with bob’s Gluten Free flour, but it could work with gluten free oat flour- You’ll need to add more than the recommended amount here 🙂
Perfect for the really hot summer days we’re having right now – no oven needed! Have to have little pieces though – unfortunately my body knows that non-refined sugar and non-dairy butter are not non-fattening :).
Thanks so much for the feedback, Kaleb! Hope it’s cooling down for you!
Is it possible to give the macros
Hi Lori! Sure thing- If you go to myfitnesspal.com, it will provide it for you 🙂 Enjoy!
Oh, so good! I made half the recipe (just to test it out) and rolled them into bites instead. Took them for a spin in some cocoa and I have found my new favorite snack! Thanks!
🙂 YAY! That makes me so happy, Luna!
Hi these sound wonderful. How much does one batch make?
Hi Deidra! I made around 9 pieces 🙂
My banana and flour mixture wasn’t crumbly at all? Really sticky? Do I need to add more flour?
Hi there! It should be quite crumbly- Did you use too much banana? If so, add a dash more coconut flour 🙂
HI, I try not to use added sugars, even maple syrup…can you sub more bananas? or a date puree? Thanks!
Hi Tara! I haven’t tried it myself sorry- You could try more banana but you may need a fair bit more to reach a decent sweetness level.
These look great but my daughter has a nut allergy. Any alternative ingredient for the nut butter?
Hello Pam! Is she able to tolerate soy nut butter or sunflower seed butter? 🙂
Ah yes – maybe sunflower seed butter – if I can find some in the grocery shop.
Does it have to be coconut flour, or if we eat wheat will whole wheat flour work?
Hi there! Unfortunately, I haven’t tried it with whole wheat flour. The beauty of coconut flour is how absorbent it is- It’s like a sponge. The closest I could recommend may be oat flour but you’d need to add some honey or sticky sweetener to help bind it.
I made these and they never did set. Maybe I had too much banana not enough flour? Thanks for your advice they were still good!
Hi Nichole! 🙂 Sometimes if your banana is too large, it would still be crumbly! I’d recommend adding a dash more dairy free milk to firm up- when liquid meets coconut flour, it absorbs really well 🙂
Mmmm these sound tasty 🙂
Can I make these with regular white flour and still get the same results?
Hey Bethany 🙂 I wouldn’t use regular white flour- It’s not the best tasting when not baked- Can you use oats at all?
Yes! Should I ground them up to make oat flour to use in place of the coconut flour?
amazingly delicious!!! my 3 yr old just grabbed it from the fridge and started eating it up with a spoon. he said – this is a yummy cake! LOL …thanks!
Hhahaha you have one VERY smart 3 year old 🙂
The beauty of only cooking for me is that I never really -need- to cook — I just whip out the cereal and milk 😉 PS – I need these in my life.
These are so good!!!
I’ve been freezing your balls. You’re right, they are even more fantastic that way!!
🙂 YAY!
We all like a good challenge, right? I love banana bread and I love how much easier than banana bread these are!
🙂 Thanks Heather!
I could get down with these!! So simple, yet they sound SO tasty. Gah.
Right? Thanks so much, Jess!
This looks delish! I wish I could just whip something up like that. Usually my fridge is barren because I shop every day.
Haha story of my life!
you are such a good friend!!!
Thanks Dixya!
I went to World Market yesterday and thought of you when I saw Bounty bars, which I had never actually seen before your blog. No relation to this post whatsoever. That is all.
hahahahaha. I saw an Amish person. I thought of you 🙂
Ooh, I love banana bread, and I just made your banana bread bites yesterday! These are next. 😉
Oh yes! Thanks so much, Emily!
How are these blondies NO BAKE?! What are you–a baking wizard?!
Just joking, yes you are 😉 anyways, I always whip up a smoothie or coconut flour pancakes if I’m ever in a rush! Super delicious–and you can have pancakes for dinner, right?
I’m actually really weak when it comes to meat substitutes–tofu, mock meats, you name it. I know, they’re not good for you, but I love them so much!
Thanks so much, Cassie- I am Harry Potter!
If I showed up to your house for dinner and you just picked up take-out, then I would throw it back in your face. And then I would make you go into the kitchen and make me a sub. And then some of these banana bread blondies as punishment for thinking you could just get take-out in the first place. Haha! Well done, mate!
How rude! But….the deli has bacon!!!!
Haha the conversations with my friends are very different….
Friends- “You want me to bring wine, right?”
Me- “Duh.”
Friends- “What are we having for dinner?”
Me- “I dunno, Riley will figure out it.”
You’re slowly convincing me that I’m completely missing out on life by not having coconut flour in my pantry. And that these sound amazing. I love desserts with banana in them!
Okay. You need coconut flour. PLEASE. I will down a bottle of wine if you do.
ARMAN!!!!! These speak to me Love banana bread with chocolate chips. Know I will love these even more. ‘Cuz guess what? The oven’s still broken, new one doesn’t arrive ’til next week…these will be the perfect quick weekend snack for the collective sweet tooth (teeth?) at our house….
What? Oh no! Confession- I broke my mum’s oven before I left to come here 🙂
Yum! I love when I have all of the ingredients for a recipe I want to make 🙂 I liked the gardein crumbles when I tried them/reviewed them last year. I don’t eat the faux meat often but I should really buy it again.
They were quite impressive for a meat substitute!
Dear Arman, being a foodie blogger has its perks, doesn’t it? …I know the feeling. Everyone assumes I want to to always be cooking, but sometimes it’s nice to be treated and not have to lift a finger. Some don’t always appreciate it…could be worse though. These banana bread blondies looks wonderful. Again that rich, dense texture is irresistible to me. Pinning for later. Take care my friend and have a wonderful weekend, Catherine
That’s so true! Thanks so much, Catherine! 🙂
These look like the absolute perfect consistency!
Thanks so much, Rachel 🙂
Your 5 minute recipes hook me every time. I’m overwhelmed by lack of time and like you saw yesterday, my kids expect paleo treats on the regular 🙂 Also if you can do more subway copycats that would be awesome!
Haha for sure! Thanks Michele!
Yes please! I need to figure out how to not bake things, because all of your creations look AMAZING. I just discovered the deliciousness that is cashew butter. And now I want it in ALL THE THINGS. Like these babies. Pinned!
What? You just discovered it? It’s SO GOOD! Thanks, T!
OMG you were right! I love it! They look so unbelievably appealing. That texture….. MUST MAKE ASAP! I brought like 5 kg in chocolate chips, toffee chips, pb chips… back home. I fear they won’t last me two month.
When I have no time and have to make something quick I make cookies. You know which ones. And would you want to guess which famous Subway sandwich is NOT on the German menu?
Hahaha bratwurst!!