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    Home » All Recipes » Chocolate Chip Banana Blondies (Vegan, Gluten-Free)

    Chocolate Chip Banana Blondies (Vegan, Gluten-Free)

    Published: May 12, 2021 · Modified: Jun 4, 2021 by Kaylie Grace · 36 Comments

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    Chocolate chip banana blondies are vegan, gluten-free, oil-free, and ridiculously delicious! They are ultra moist, ooey gooey, fluffy, and loaded with chocolate chips. The one bowl recipe is made with wholesome ingredients, like overripe bananas, almond flour, oat flour, and peanut butter. Enjoy these healthy banana bars for breakfast or as a nutritious dessert!

    four chocolate chip banana blondies on a wire cooling rack beside a bowl of peanut butter and a cup of chocolate

    What happens when fluffy banana bread meets gooey brownies and they fall in love? This. This is what happens. And it’s DELICIOUS. Trust me when I say you need this recipe in your life.

    These chocolate chip banana blondies just might be my favorite recipe out of the 150+ I have shared so far. They are melt-in-your-mouth moist, perfectly tender, light and fluffy, and contain puddles of melty chocolate chips in every bite.

    The best part? These banana bars are made with healthy ingredients and no refined sugar. They are nutritious enough to be enjoyed for breakfast during busy mornings, but taste indulgent enough to satisfy your post-dinner sweet tooth. So run, don’t walk, to the kitchen and grab that bundle of sad, overripe bananas. Skip the usual loaf of banana bread, and bake these instead. Thank me later! 😉

    These chocolate chip banana blondies are:

    • Vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, oil-free, and refined sugar-free
    • The best way to use overripe bananas
    • Sweetened with coconut sugar
    • Kid-approved and non-vegan approved
    • Freezer friendly
    • A yummy baked good for breakfast or a healthy dessert!
    a stack of three chocolate chip banana blondies bars on a wire rack
    close up of sliced vegan chocolate chip banana blondies

    What ingredients are in chocolate chip banana bars?

    • Bananas: Put your overripe bananas to good use with this baked good! Overripe bananas have yellow peels with brown spots all over them. Since they are sweet and soft, they create a delicious flavor and texture. Do not use green (starchy) bananas.
    • Nut butter: Use any nut butter, including peanut butter, almond butter, or cashew butter. I highly recommend peanut butter as it gives the best flavor.
    • Almond flour: Almond flour is made from finely ground almonds. In particular, superfine blanched almond flour will produce the best results.
    • Oat flour: Oat flour is made from finely ground rolled oats. If you are following a strict gluten-free diet, be sure you purchase a certified gluten-free kind. It’s possible to make oat flour at home, too! Read my instructions below.
    • Coconut sugar: Instead of refined sugar, coconut sugar sweetens this wholesome dessert.
    • Plant-based milk: Any type of plant-based milk can be used for this baked good. I always use almond milk, but oat milk or coconut milk will work just as well.
    • Vanilla: Add a dash of vanilla extract to enhance the overall flavor. Baked goods aren’t complete without it.
    • Cinnamon: Cinnamon is optional, but I recommend including this warm anti-inflammatory spice.
    • Chocolate chips: Use your favorite vegan chocolate chips, semisweet or dark. For a low sugar option, stevia-sweetened chocolate chips taste great.
    a marble and wood serving board topped with bowls of almond flour, oat flour, coconut sugar, banana, chocolate chips, peanut butter, and almond milk

    How to make vegan gluten-free chocolate chip banana blondies

    For the full ingredients list and step-by-step instructions, scroll down to view the recipe card below (at the bottom of the page).

    First, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a square baking dish (7×7-inch or 8×8-inch) with parchment paper.

    Second, combine all wet ingredients in a bowl. This includes mashed banana, nut butter, coconut sugar, non-dairy milk, and vanilla extract. Mix together until smooth.

    mashed banana, peanut butter, coconut sugar, and almond milk in a glass bowl
    a wooden spoon mixing wet banana bars batter in a glass bowl

    Next, add the dry ingredients, including almond flour, oat flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Mix together until evenly incorporated.

    almond flour and oat flour on top of blondie batter in a glass bowl
    a wooden spoon mixing banana blondies batter in a glass bowl

    Then, add the chocolate chips. Mix together.

    vegan chocolate chips poured over banana blondies batter in a glass bowl
    a hand holding a wooden spoon mixing chocolate chip banana bars batter in a glass bowl

    Transfer the batter to the baking dish. Sprinkle additional chocolate chips on top (optional). Bake for 35 minutes.

    vegan gluten-free chocolate chip banana blondies batter in a square baking dish
    baked healthy banana bars with chocolate chips in a square baking dish

    After, remove the chocolate chip banana bars from the oven. Let cool inside the pan for 30 minutes (or until completely cooled). Gently lift the parchment paper out of the pan. Slice into bars and enjoy!

    vegan gluten-free chocolate chip banana blondie bars on white parchment paper

    Tips for perfecting this recipe

    How to make oat flour at home

    Can’t find oat flour or forget to pick some up at the store? No worries! You can easily make oat flour if you have plain oatmeal on hand.

    To make homemade oat flour for this recipe, add 2 cups rolled oats/quick oats to a food processor (or a high-speed blender). Pulse, grind, and blend the oats until a superfine flour is formed. You want it to be as similar to regular flour as possible, so process the oats as much as you can. After, measure 1 cup oat flour and proceed with the recipe.

    How to make them nut free

    For a nut free bars, use sunflower seed butter or tahini.

    How to make them low sugar

    To reduce the sugar content, I suggest replacing the coconut sugar with purecane sugar substitute. Additionally, use stevia-sweetened chocolate chips instead.

    How to store the bars

    Once the bars have cooled completely, store them in a sealed container on the counter for 3 days. If you live in a hot and humid environment, I recommend storing them in the refrigerator. However, keep in mind the bars will dry out more in the refrigerator (making them less moist). If storing long term, place the bars inside the freezer. They will keep for 2-3 months.

    hand holding a chocolate chip banana blondie bar

    More ways to use overripe bananas

    There is no shortage when it comes to vegan banana recipes around here! Browse the options below and discover your favorite:

    • The Best Vegan Banana Bread
    • Chocolate Banana Baked Oatmeal
    • Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Cookies
    • Blueberry Banana Pancakes (Vegan & Gluten-Free)
    • Peanut Butter Banana Baked Oatmeal
    • Chunky Monkey Baked Oatmeal
    • Chocolate Chip Banana Mug Cake (Vegan, Gluten-Free)
    • Blueberry Banana Pancakes (Vegan & Gluten-Free)
    • Vegan Banana Brownies

    If you try these Vegan Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Banana Blondies, please let me know your thoughts by leaving a rating and comment below! Ready for more? Subscribe to my newsletter or follow along on Instagram and YouTube!

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    Chocolate Chip Banana Blondies (Vegan, Gluten-Free)

    ★★★★★ 4.9 from 11 reviews
    • Author: purelykaylie
    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 35 minutes
    • Total Time: 45 minutes
    • Yield: 9 blondies 1x
    • Category: Dessert
    • Method: Bake
    • Cuisine: American
    • Diet: Vegan
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    Description

    Chocolate chip banana blondies are vegan, gluten-free, oil-free, and ridiculously delicious! They are melt-in-your-mouth moist, ooey gooey, fluffy, and loaded with chocolate chips. It’s an easy one bowl recipe made with whole food ingredients, like almond flour, oat flour, and peanut butter. Enjoy these healthy banana bars for breakfast or as a nutritious dessert!


    Ingredients

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    • 1 cup mashed ripe bananas
    • ⅓ cup nut butter (peanut butter, almond butter, etc.)
    • ⅓ cup coconut sugar
    • ¼ cup plant-based milk (almond milk, oat milk, etc.)
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract
    • 1 cup almond flour
    • 1 cup oat flour
    • ½ tsp baking powder
    • ½ tsp baking soda
    • ½ tsp cinnamon
    • ½ tsp salt
    • ⅔ cup vegan chocolate chips

    Instructions

    1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a square baking dish (7×7-inch or 8×8-inch) with parchment paper. Alternatively, lightly grease the baking dish with oil to prevent sticking.
    2. In a large bowl, combine mashed banana, nut butter, coconut sugar, plant-based milk, and vanilla extract. Mix together until smooth.
    3. Add almond flour, oat flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Mix together until flour is evenly incorporated. Stir in the chocolate chips.
    4. Transfer batter to the baking dish. Sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top (optional).
    5. Bake for 35 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool completely inside the pan. After, gently lift the parchment paper out of the pan to remove the bars. Slice and enjoy!

    Notes

    • After removing the blondies from the oven, make sure they completely cool inside the pan before slicing. They are super moist, which means they are delicate after baking.
    • Keep leftovers stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days. To lengthen freshness, store in the refrigerator. You can also freeze them for up to 3 months.
    • This post was originally shared on December 5th, 2019. It was updated on May 13th, 2021. The recipe remained the same.

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 blondie
    • Calories: 298
    • Sugar: 19g
    • Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 3.5g
    • Carbohydrates: 36g
    • Fiber: 5.5g
    • Protein: 8g

    Keywords: chocolate chip banana blondies, chocolate chip banana bars, vegan banana recipes

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    Comments

    1. Sarah

      April 10, 2022 at 4:31 pm

      These are really good and super easy to make!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Kaylie Grace

        April 10, 2022 at 7:17 pm

        Thank you so much, Sarah! 🙂

        Reply
    2. Christina

      February 11, 2022 at 1:33 pm

      These are really good! My kids gobbled them up. I didn’t realize my mixed nut butter had chia seeds in it…. I wouldn’t use it again personally but my kids still didn’t care. Thank you. Will be making often. Delicious.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Kaylie Grace

        February 12, 2022 at 5:45 pm

        Thank you so much, Christina! I’m so glad you and the kids enjoyed these banana blondies 🙂 Happy baking!

        Reply
    3. Göksu

      January 23, 2022 at 11:56 pm

      Can we add 2 cups almond flour instead of oat flour?

      Reply
      • Kaylie Grace

        January 24, 2022 at 4:12 pm

        I don’t recommend almond flour because it contains more moisture than oat flour. The end result will likely be too gooey and fall apart!

        Reply
    4. Nicole

      October 29, 2021 at 5:34 am

      These are so yummy!!!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Kaylie Grace

        October 29, 2021 at 5:15 pm

        Thank you, Nicole! 🙂

        Reply
    5. Claire

      August 21, 2021 at 4:31 am

      Yum! I love that these can be dessert or breakfast—my favorite kind of bake 😉 Say they were a little bit dry after storing on the counter for a few days. Could be that my peanut butter was a little bit dry and/or I overbaked? They were still delicious—that hint of cinnamon is perfect! My fiancé loved them, so I will definitely make again.

      ★★★★

      Reply
      • Kaylie Grace

        August 24, 2021 at 9:14 pm

        Thanks, Claire! I’m happy to hear that you and your fiancé loved them. 🙂 Oat flour really absorbs moisture, so any baked good that contains oat flour is best enjoyed within the first 48 hours. You can always store these bars in the refrigerator to help maintain the moist texture for a longer period of time. That should do the trick. Enjoy! xo

        Reply
    6. Sareh

      July 02, 2021 at 10:11 am

      So delicious

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Kaylie Grace

        July 02, 2021 at 11:37 am

        Thank you, Sareh! So glad you enjoyed these chocolate chip banana bars 🙂

        Reply
    7. Audrey

      June 04, 2021 at 10:40 am

      Oops, forgot to add the stars

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    8. Audrey

      June 04, 2021 at 10:39 am

      My oldest son is gluten and dairy free, so I am always searching for recipes that not only he can eat, but the rest of the family will find tasty too. This is one of those recipes! Delicious and you would never know it is gluten and dairy free. I highly recommend to anyone! I upped the chocolate chips to one cup and still sprinkled additional ones on top. Thanks for the great recipe!

      Reply
      • Kaylie Grace

        June 04, 2021 at 10:51 am

        Thank you so much, Audrey! So glad that your son and the whole family can enjoy this treat! 🙂

        Reply
    9. Molly

      May 14, 2021 at 8:51 pm

      I eat a peanut butter banana sandwich every single day for lunch, no joke, so its safe to say it’s my favorite combo. But these blondies take pb banana to a whole new level. They are soo gooey and perfect. Already planning to make another batch!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Kaylie Grace

        May 14, 2021 at 10:54 pm

        Hey Molly, thank you for the sweet comment! I am right there with you on the peanut butter + banana obsession. It’s such a delicious combo, and somehow, it never gets old! I’m so glad you loved these blondies 🙂

        Reply
    10. Marta

      May 14, 2021 at 8:59 am

      Hi, can you write the amount of ingredients in grams? Especially when it comes to flour? I’m really just a beginner, and want to make it in a good way.

      Reply
      • Kaylie Grace

        May 14, 2021 at 10:53 pm

        Hey, Marta! Thank you for this request. This is something I am planning to add to my recipes in the near future. 🙂 I am sincerely taking this into consideration, as I know it would be helpful for beginners. I will update this comment once the measurements in grams are added to this post. Happy baking! xo

        Reply
    11. Abi

      February 12, 2021 at 10:39 pm

      Made this a lot of time and still my favorite ever! Thank you soooo much!!! 💛

      Reply
      • Kaylie Grace

        February 13, 2021 at 12:08 am

        Aww thank you so much, Abi! I’m super happy to hear you’ve been loving this recipe! 🙂

        Reply
    12. Lakin

      June 19, 2020 at 8:03 pm

      These came out beautifully! Thanks so much for sharing!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    13. Jule

      May 08, 2020 at 8:38 am

      Hey, I want to make these blondies because they look so good! Just wondered if I can substitute the almond flour with something like coconut flour or something different ? 🙂

      Reply
      • Kaylie Grace

        May 08, 2020 at 9:46 pm

        Hi, Jule! I have not tested this recipe with coconut flour, so I cannot say for certain. However, coconut flour is a very common substitution for almond flour so I believe it will work just fine! Otherwise, you can also use 2 cups of oat flour instead. Please let me know how it goes if/when you try a substitution! 🙂

        Reply
    14. Emery

      April 17, 2020 at 9:35 am

      THESE ARE SO GOOD! Sent the recipe to all of my friends so they could make too! My brother and dad were shocked they were vegan they were so good!!

      Reply
      • Kaylie Grace

        April 17, 2020 at 12:05 pm

        Yay!! So happy to hear this, Emery!! 🙂

        Reply
    15. Flo

      April 17, 2020 at 3:20 am

      Delicious! 🙂

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Kaylie Grace

        April 17, 2020 at 12:04 pm

        So glad you enjoyed them, Flo! 🙂

        Reply
    16. Emilia

      April 15, 2020 at 9:56 pm

      Delicious!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Kaylie Grace

        April 15, 2020 at 10:18 pm

        Hi, Emilia! So happy you enjoyed the bars 🙂

        Reply
    17. Natalie

      April 05, 2020 at 4:49 pm

      Sooo yummy. Perfect for using up ripe bananas. Didn’t have oat flour but just ground up some rolled oats.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • purelykaylie

        April 05, 2020 at 6:26 pm

        Happy to hear you enjoyed the recipe, Natalie! 🙂

        Reply
    18. Ellen Boyette

      February 03, 2020 at 11:13 am

      Made these last night and they are GOOOOD! Even better the next day!!

      Reply
      • purelykaylie

        February 03, 2020 at 1:14 pm

        So glad you loved them, Ellen! I totally agree that they are better the next day! 🙂

        Reply
      • Christina Bugeja

        April 21, 2020 at 5:15 pm

        Hey just wondering what we’re the measurements for this recipe?? Thinking of making it today looks delicious 😋

        Reply
        • Kaylie Grace

          April 21, 2020 at 8:52 pm

          Hi Christina, you can find the full recipe in the recipe card up above 🙂

          Reply

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