Blueberry Banana Bread Recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 60 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

This Blueberry Banana Bread recipe combines the sweetness of ripe bananas with the tartness of fresh blueberries, creating a deliciously moist and flavorful loaf. It’s an excellent way to use up overripe bananas while adding a burst of color and flavor.

The recipe is simple and perfect for breakfast or as a snack. You can easily adjust the sweetness by adding more or less sugar, and it can be made with either fresh or frozen blueberries.

Delicious Blueberry Banana Bread Recipe

This Banana Bread recipe features a moist texture enriched with mashed bananas and studded with juicy blueberries. It takes about 1 hour to prepare and bake, yielding a delightful loaf that serves approximately 8 slices.

Ingredients

3 ripe bananas, mashed
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
Optional: 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon for added flavor

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, combine the mashed bananas and melted butter. Mix in the sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the baking soda, salt, and flour. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.

Fold in Blueberries: Gently fold in the blueberries, being careful not to overmix.
Pour and Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool and Serve: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy!