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    Home » Breakfast » Blueberry Banana Bread

    Blueberry Banana Bread

    Published: Apr 25, 2022 · Modified: May 2, 2022 by Jennie · This post may contain affiliate links

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    What makes my classic Banana Bread better? Adding in juicy, fresh blueberries to make this wonderfully moist Blueberry Banana Bread! So flavorful and sweet from all the fruit makes this the best breakfast bread.

    Blueberry Banana Bread on wire rack sliced

    I've been making banana bread a lot lately. This Blueberry Banana Bread came as an idea from my kids.

    They saw me making banana bread and asked to add some blueberries to it. So why not! It came out amazing!

    How to make Blueberry Banana Bread:

    This is a fruity twist on my classic banana bread recipe. Make this like you do any other banana bread, and just add in some blueberries before pouring into the pan.

    Top with some more blueberries on top of the batter before baking. Bake and enjoy!

    Ingredients:

    • Ripe Bananas - 4 medium sized bananas make about 2 cups.
    • Eggs
    • Unsalted Butter - melted and cooled.
    • Granulated Sugar
    • Vanilla Extract
    • All-Purpose Flour
    • Baking Powder and Baking Soda
    • Salt
    • Fresh Blueberries

    ingredients for blueberry banana bread

    Directions:

    Step One - Preheat the oven to 350 F and prepare a 9 x 5 loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.

    Step Two - Use a fork to mash bananas until smooth (a few chunks here and there is fine) in a large mixing bowl.

    • Tip: The riper the bananas the better. If they have some black spots that is totally ok!

    Step Three - To that same mixing bowl add in your eggs, butter, sugar, and vanilla. Use an electric mixer to beat on low until smooth.

    mixing up wet ingredients for the bread

    Step Four - In a medium bowl toss blueberries with 1 tablespoon of flour.

    Step Five - In a separate bowl combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

    • Tip: Make sure the Baking Powder and Baking Soda are not expired before using them. 

    Step Six - Next add your dry ingredients into your wet ingredients in batches mixing on low at the same time. Watch mixed in fold in the berries.

    adding in dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and blueberries

    Step Seven - Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan. The batter will be somewhat sticky. Make a small cut lengthwise about ½ inch deep in the center of the bread. Decorate with berries on top.

    filling bread pan with batter and topping with more blueberries

    Step Eight - Bake for 1 hour and 35-40 minutes or until the toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

    Step Nine - Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the tin for 10 minutes. Later transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Cut into slices and serve.

    top view of bread on wire rack sliced

    Tips and FAQs for a good Blueberry Banana Bread:

    1. Flavor: The Flavor is amazing. The bananas and blueberries give this a really great fruit flavor. Using fresh berries for this particular bread gives the best results. Using the fresh blueberries and distributing them throughout the bread packs it with flavor. If you use frozen blueberries, they will spread blue color throughout when they bake and melt.
    2. Tip: Once the bread is baked, allow to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, and remove to a wire rack to cool the rest of the way. Keeping it in the pan can cause moisture that makes the bread soggy.
    3. Cooking Tip: Halfway through baking, check the bread. If the top looks like it is getting too dark, cover the bread loosely with aluminum foil. Keep it loose so the bread can still rise.

    closeup of bread on wire rack sliced

    Can I use frozen blueberries?

    You can use frozen blueberries, but when they thaw out and melt the juices will stain the dough and bread. So if you are ok with a blue bread then you can definitely use frozen blueberries.

    How to store this bread:

    The best way to store this is sealed in an Ziplock bag or wrapped in plastic wrap. You can store this on the counter or in the refrigerator. It should last about five days.

    slice of blueberry banana bread on white plate

    Try some of my other Banana Recipes:

    Chocolate Chip Banana Bread - This Chocolate Chip Banana Bread is a sweet and tasty twist to a classic banana bread. It is moist and full of banana flavor and sweet chocolate chips. The perfect bread for breakfast or a snack.

    Banana Nut Bread - he perfect Banana Nut Bread. This recipe is moist throughout and bakes perfectly. It's great for breakfast or brunch! It is sweetened with bananas and the pecans give it an awesome nutty flavor. This will become a favorite in your household.

    Banana Pancakes - The perfect pancakes are fluffy on the inside a crispy on the outside. Well, these Banana Pancakes are just that, with the taste of fresh bananas added to them!

     

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    Blueberry Banana Bread

    Blueberry Banana Bread

    Jennie Duncan
    What makes my classic Banana Bread better? Adding in juicy, fresh blueberries to make this wonderfully moist Blueberry Banana Bread! So flavorful and sweet from all the fruit makes this the best breakfast bread.
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 1 hr 35 mins
    Course Bread, Breakfast
    Cuisine American, Bread, Breakfast
    Servings 8 slices
    Calories 299 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 ripe medium bananas (should make about 2 cups mashed)
    • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
    • ½ cup unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
    • ½ cup granulated sugar
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 2 cups all purpose flour (+ 1 tablespoon for berries)
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 1 ½ cups fresh blueberries

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 350 F and prepare a 9 x 5 loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
    • Use a fork to mash bananas until smooth (a few chunks here and there is fine) in a large mixing bowl.
    • To that same mixing bowl add in your eggs, butter, sugar, and vanilla. Use an electric mixer to beat on low until smooth.
    • In a medium bowl toss blueberries with 1 tablespoon of flour. 
    • In a separate bowl combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
    • Next add your dry ingredients into your wet ingredients in batches mixing on low at the same time. Watch mixed in fold in the berries.
    • Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan. The batter will be somewhat sticky. Make a small cut lengthwise about ½ inch deep in the center of the bread. Decorate with berries on top.
    • Bake for 1 hour and 35-40 minutes or until the toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
    • Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the tin for 10 minutes. Later transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Cut into slices and serve.

    Notes

    Tip: The riper the bananas the better. If they have some black spots that is totally ok!
    Tip: Make sure the Baking Powder and Baking Soda are not expired before using them.
    Tips and FAQs for a good Blueberry Banana Bread:
    1. The Flavor is amazing. The bananas and blueberries give this a really great fruit flavor. Using fresh berries for this particular bread gives the best results. Using the fresh blueberries and distributing them throughout the bread packs it with flavor. If you use frozen blueberries, they will spread blue color throughout when they bake and melt.
    2. One the bread is baked, allow to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, and remove to a wire rack to cool the rest of the way. Keeping it in the pan can cause moisture that makes the bread soggy.
    3. Halfway through baking, check the bread. If the top looks like it is getting too dark, cover the bread loosely with aluminum foil. Keep it loose so the bread can still rise. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1sliceCalories: 299kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 5gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 77mgSodium: 235mgPotassium: 127mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 437IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 39mgIron: 2mg
    Keyword Blueberry Banana Bread
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

     

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