Blueberry banana bread is a delightful combination of two favorite flavors, blending the sweetness of ripe bananas with the juicy burst of fresh blueberries.

This recipe is not only easy to make but also perfect for using up ripe bananas and enjoying the freshness of blueberries any time of the year. Here’s a simple and delicious recipe to get you started:

Ingredients

  • 3 Large Bananas, Mashed
  • 1 Cup Granulated Sugar
  • ¼ Cup Unsalted Butter, Melted
  • 1 Large Egg
  • 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 ¾ Cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 Teaspoon Baking Soda
  • ½ Teaspoon Salt
  • 1 ½ Cups Fresh or Frozen Blueberries
  • 2 Tablespoons All-Purpose Flour (for coating blueberries)
  • Coarse Sugar (optional for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350 degrees F (175°C). Grease a large loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Prepare the Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, mash the bananas and sugar together until relatively smooth. Add the melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract. Whisk until well combined.
  3. Prepare the Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir just until combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  5. Prepare the Blueberries: In a small bowl, toss the blueberries with the 2 tablespoons of flour to coat them evenly. This helps prevent the blueberries from sinking to the bottom of the bread.
  6. Add Blueberries to the Batter: Gently fold the floured blueberries into the batter until they are evenly distributed.
  7. Pour into the Loaf Pan: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. If desired, sprinkle some coarse sugar or additional blueberries on top for decoration.
  8. Bake: Place the loaf pan in the oven and bake for about 1 hour and 20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and a knife inserted into the middle of the loaf comes out clean.
  9. Cool: Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for a few minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Tips for the Best Results

  • Use Ripe Bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more moist your bread will be.
  • Don’t Overmix: Mix the ingredients just until they come together to ensure a tender crumb.
  • Coat the Blueberries: Coating blueberries with flour helps them distribute evenly throughout the bread.
  • Optional Toppings: Sprinkle coarse sugar or additional blueberries on top for extra flavor and visual appeal.

Enjoy Your Delicious Blueberry Banana Bread!

This easy blueberry banana bread recipe is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a snack. The combination of bananas and blueberries creates a moist and flavorful bread that everyone will love. Whether you’re using fresh or frozen blueberries, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite.

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