Description
Blueberry Banana Bread is a delightful twist on traditional banana bread, enriched with the sweet and tangy flavor of blueberries. This moist, flavorful loaf is perfect for breakfast, dessert, or as an afternoon snack. It combines the heartiness of ripe bananas with the freshness of blueberries, creating a vibrant, delicious treat for all ages.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup white sugar
½ cup butter, softened
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 ripe bananas, mashed
1 cup fresh blueberries
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease 3 mini loaf pans.
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, mix together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and ½ teaspoon of salt.
Cream Butter and Sugar +
In a large bowl, beat 1 cup of white sugar and ½ cup of softened butter with an electric mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy.
Add Eggs and Vanilla +
Add 2 large eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Stir in 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract.
Incorporate Bananas
Beat in 2 mashed ripe bananas until well combined.
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the flour mixture to the banana mixture, beating until just combined into a thick batter.
Fold in Blueberries
Gently fold in 1 cup of fresh blueberries until evenly distributed.
Pour into Pans
Pour the batter into the prepared mini loaf pans.
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaves comes out clean.
Cool
Cool the loaves in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy your delicious Blueberry Banana Bread
Notes
- For best results, use bananas that are very ripe.
- If using frozen blueberries, do not thaw them before adding to the batter to prevent them from bleeding into the dough.
- Optionally, sprinkle the top with a mixture of cinnamon and sugar before baking for a crunchy crust.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 48mg