Description
This moist and flavorful Blueberry Banana Bread combines ripe bananas and fresh blueberries into a tender loaf perfect for breakfast or a healthy snack. With the natural sweetness of bananas and a touch of cinnamon, this quick bread is easy to make and sure to delight the whole family.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
Additional
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries (tossed with 1 tablespoon flour to prevent sinking)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper to ensure the bread doesn’t stick.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, eggs, vegetable oil or melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon if using. These dry ingredients provide the bread’s structure and flavor.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and gently stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to keep the bread tender.
- Add Blueberries: Gently fold in the flour-coated blueberries into the batter to evenly distribute them without breaking them.
- Pour and Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor and natural sweetness.
- This bread keeps well at room temperature for 2–3 days.
- For longer storage, freeze the bread in an airtight container.
- Coating the blueberries with flour prevents them from sinking to the bottom.
- Optional cinnamon adds a warm spice that complements the bananas and blueberries beautifully.
