Blueberry Banana Bread Recipe
This moist and flavorful Blueberry Banana Bread combines ripe bananas and fresh blueberries in a tender, sweet bread perfect for breakfast or a snack. The natural sweetness of bananas and juicy bursts of blueberries create a deliciously moist texture that bakes up to golden perfection.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Total Time: 80 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf (about 10-12 slices) 1x
- Category: Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork. Add sugar, eggs, vegetable oil (or butter), and vanilla extract, then stir until well combined.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet banana mixture, stirring gently until just combined—do not overmix to avoid a dense bread.
- Fold in blueberries: Carefully fold in the fresh blueberries to the batter to distribute them evenly without breaking them up too much.
- Bake the bread: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Let the bread cool in the pan for about 15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
- Use ripe bananas with brown spots for the best banana flavor and natural sweetness.
- Fresh blueberries work best, but frozen blueberries can be used—do not thaw them before folding to prevent the batter from turning purple and watery.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread light and tender.
- Store the banana bread wrapped tightly at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Optional: Add a tablespoon of lemon zest for a bright twist or a handful of chopped nuts for added texture.
Keywords: banana bread, blueberry banana bread, quick bread, breakfast bread, fruit bread, homemade bread
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