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Paleo Banana Blondies

There are some days where I feel my creative writing juices pumping through my veins. I think of funny, witty stuff in my head all day and I have no one around but a 2 and 4 year old to laugh at it all. Even the best of my jokes are met with a pause and a, “Oh, mommy, you’re such a pia-toda!” A WHAT? I can’t even… Clearly that must mean brilliant, hilarious mother in child speak.

But tonight is really not one of them. I feel should give these Banana Blondies the honor of a long introduction because they are quite delicious and it took me 3 batches to figure it out. But quite honestly, I don’t waaaaaanna. At least not tonight. Tonight I want to sit here and watch me some Million Dollar Listing LA. It makes me realize that I missed my true calling of being a real estate agent in LA to the likes of Beyonce, Martha Stewart, Lisa Vanderpump and some wealthy-European-who-I-have-no-idea-what-he-does-for-a-living-and-looks-at-me-a-little-creepy-sometimes-but-it-doesn’t-matter-because-his-checks-always-cash type of real estate agent. Truth.

Thankfully I’m almost as good at cooking as selling imaginary real estate.

Here’s your blondies. And if you’re looking for another delicious (and quick) gluten/grain-free dessert, may I suggest my No’tmeal Raisin Cookies? You won’t be sorry!

Banana Blondies from the Whole Smiths. A great way to use up old bananas. Grain and gluten-free, paleo friendly. A must try healthy treat!

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Paleo Banana Blondies

A dairy free, grain free fudgey paleo blondie.
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Total Time35 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Paleo
Servings: 9
Author: the whole smiths

Ingredients

  • 2 extra ripe bananas
  • 1/2 C. creamy almond butter well stirred
  • 1/3 C. maple syrup
  • 1/3 C. + 1 Tbsp. coconut flour I like Nutiva brand
  • 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • pinch of salt
  • 1/3 C. chopped walnuts

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350*
  • Grease an 8x8 baking dish with coconut oil or line with parchment paper
  • All all ingredients into a high powered blender (like a Blendtec!) and blend until smooth
  • Add walnuts and pulse to combine
  • Pour into pan and bake for 30 minutes
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  1. Jamie says

    April 3, 2015 at 10:43 am

    These treats are super delicious! I love the combination of banana, almond butter and walnuts! My husband had a second helping and boy did I want one too:-) They taste great with coffee!

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    • Michelle says

      June 1, 2015 at 3:29 pm

      So glad you loved them!!! xo

      Reply
  2. Amalia says

    January 29, 2016 at 3:28 am

    Hi. I tried these and loved them. Although I wasn’t sure how much butter they need. I didn’t see a measurement for this ingredient. Also, by any chance, do you have the nutritional information on these? Thanks so much and excited to try more of your recipes

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    • Michelle says

      February 2, 2016 at 4:03 am

      I don’t believe there is butter in this recipe! I just double checked and made sure on the recipe. But it IS getting late and I’m open to being brain dead at the moment. Are you meaning almond butter? And I don’t add nutritional facts to my recipes because I find people tend to look mostly at the calories and I want people to start thinking in terms of ingredients / nutrition. As well, most people who are tracking other nutrients / majors typically have their own systems to measure them out.

      Reply
  3. H says

    May 13, 2016 at 9:32 am

    Do these freeze well? They look incredible, can’t wait to make them!!

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  4. Jessica says

    May 13, 2016 at 11:18 am

    Could you use oat flour in place of coconut?

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  5. Sam says

    May 13, 2016 at 2:42 pm

    Hi Michelle,

    Thanks for the recipe :). I made these earlier in the week and have been sharing them with coworkers, family, etc. and everyone loves them! This morning I mixed one in with some Siggi’s kefir with blueberries/strawberries – what a great idea!! It was delicious. Oh and when I baked them I added some flaked coconut on top for the last 15 mins. of cooking. Yum. Thanks again!

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    • Michelle says

      May 15, 2016 at 6:01 am

      You are so welcome!! So glad everyone loves them!

      Reply
  6. Jamie says

    May 15, 2016 at 2:43 pm

    Do you just keep these on the counter? They’re delicious, but don’t cut very well- sticks to the knife. Any suggestions?

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    • Michelle says

      May 21, 2016 at 2:53 am

      Hmm, mine aren’t quite that sticky. Maybe it varies depending on the almond butter? And yes, I leave them on the counter! 🙂

      Reply
  7. Natashya says

    May 19, 2016 at 3:42 pm

    Do you think almond flour would work?

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    • Michelle says

      May 21, 2016 at 2:52 am

      Hmm, I’m not sure. Baking is so technical that any little change would throw it off. You can always try it and see how it goes!! Keep me posted!

      Reply
  8. Jen says

    January 11, 2017 at 2:21 am

    Delicious and simple ingredients–my kind of recipe. Love following you on IG! Thanks for sharing your recipes.

    Reply
  9. Jen says

    January 11, 2017 at 2:22 am

    Rating didn’t come up first time–so I added it!

    Reply
  10. Sarah says

    February 1, 2018 at 2:57 pm

    What brand of almond butter works best in these? The almond butters I’ve tried seem to all have a different texture- despite the fact that they are all just almonds and usually some type of oil.

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  11. Diane says

    September 12, 2018 at 11:41 pm

    Just put these In the oven after seeing them on your stories! Can’t wait for them to come out of the oven! Thanks for the excellent recipes!

    Reply

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