Easy Blueberry Banana Bread
Sweet bananas and juicy blueberries come together in a moist, golden loaf that’s perfect for breakfast or an afternoon treat. Easy to make and impossible to resist, this bread is sure to become a household favorite!
Step by Step Guide
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper. Mash bananas with a fork.
2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
3. In another bowl, whisk melted butter and brown sugar until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing well.
4. Stir in mashed bananas. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
5. Gently fold in blueberries. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan. Scatter a few extra blueberries on top for a pretty finish.
6. Bake for 50–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy!
Variations & Substitutions
Feeling creative? Swap out the blueberries for raspberries or blackberries for a tangy twist. If you’re out of brown sugar, white sugar works just fine, though the flavor will be a bit lighter.
For a nutty crunch, fold in a half cup of chopped walnuts or pecans. Love citrus? Add a teaspoon of lemon zest to the batter.
Tips & Tricks for Perfect Results
Always use super ripe bananas—they make the bread extra moist and flavorful. Don’t overmix your batter; a few lumps are totally fine and keep the bread tender.
Tossing the blueberries in a tablespoon of flour before adding them to the batter can help prevent them from sinking. And don’t forget to let the bread cool before slicing for clean, beautiful pieces.
Storage & Reheating
Once your blueberry banana bread has cooled completely, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap or store in an airtight container. It’ll stay fresh at room temperature for up to three days, or in the fridge for up to a week.
For longer storage, freeze slices individually and thaw as needed. To reheat, just pop a slice in the microwave for 15–20 seconds for that fresh-baked warmth.
Blueberry Banana Bread
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 ripe bananas mashed
- 1 cup fresh blueberries plus a few extra for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper. Mash bananas with a fork.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, whisk melted butter and brown sugar until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing well.
- Stir in mashed bananas.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Gently fold in blueberries.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan. Scatter a few extra blueberries on top for a pretty finish.
- Bake for 50–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy!
