This Banana Blueberry Lemon Loaf recipe combines the sweetness of ripe bananas with the tartness of fresh blueberries and a hint of lemon zest. It’s a delightful twist on the classic banana bread recipe, perfect for breakfast or as a snack.
The loaf is moist and flavorful, making it an excellent choice for using up overripe bananas. It’s easy to prepare and can be enjoyed fresh or toasted.
Delicious Banana Blueberry Lemon Loaf
This Banana Blueberry Lemon Loaf features a moist texture from the bananas and a burst of flavor from the blueberries and lemon. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and serves 8 slices.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the mashed bananas, eggs, lemon juice, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Gently fold in the blueberries and lemon zest.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy!
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 8 slices
- Calories: 210kcal
- Fat: 8g
- Protein: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
