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Blueberry Banana Bread

Blueberry Banana Bread


  • Author: Odessa
  • Total Time: 40-45 minutes
  • Yield: 10 slices (1 standard loaf) 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This recipe creates a soft, moist Blueberry Banana Bread packed with natural sweetness from ripe bananas and bursts of juicy blueberries. It’s perfect for a healthy snack, breakfast, or dessert that the whole family will love.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 3/4 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups self-raising flour (or 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour + 2 1/4 tsp baking powder + 1/4 tsp salt)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
  • Mash bananas in a bowl until smooth, then add eggs and vanilla extract. Mix until combined.
  • Add flour (or homemade self-raising flour mix) to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
  • Fold in blueberries gently.
  • Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the bread cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Frozen Blueberries: If you’re using frozen blueberries, don’t thaw them before adding them to the batter. This prevents excess moisture from making the bread soggy.
  • Ripeness of Bananas: The sweeter the bananas, the better the flavor. For best results, use bananas that are heavily spotted or even almost fully brown.
  • Self-Raising Flour: If you don’t have self-raising flour, you can easily make it by combining 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour with 2 1/4 teaspoons of baking powder and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
  • Vegan Substitute: You can swap the eggs for flax eggs (1 tbsp ground flaxseed mixed with 3 tbsp water per egg) to make the recipe vegan.
  • Avoid Overmixing: Stir the batter just enough to combine ingredients. Overmixing can make the bread dense instead of light and soft.
  • Storing: This bread stays fresh for 2-3 days at room temperature when wrapped in plastic. For longer storage, refrigerate it for up to 4 days, or freeze it for up to 3 months.
  • Add-ins: Feel free to customize the recipe by adding chocolate chips, nuts (like walnuts or pecans), or spices like cinnamon for a fun twist on the classic recipe.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
  • Category: Baking
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: ~180-220 kcal
  • Sugar: ~10-15 g Sodium
  • Sodium: ~150-250 mg
  • Fat: ~5-7 g
  • Saturated Fat: ~2-3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: ~2-4 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: ~35-40 g
  • Fiber: ~2-3 g
  • Protein: ~3-5 g
  • Cholesterol: ~35-50 mg