Blueberry Banana Bread
A moist and flavorful blueberry banana bread recipe that incorporates ripe bananas and fresh blueberries for a delightful treat any time of the day.
Ingredients
For the Batter
- 3 pieces extra-ripe bananas Mash before adding to the mix.
- 0.5 cups melted butter
- 0.75 cups sugar Brown sugar can be used for added flavor.
- 2 pieces eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Optional.
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
For the Topping
- 1 cup fresh blueberries Dust with a tiny spoonful of flour before adding to batter.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the extra-ripe bananas using a fork.
- Add the melted butter and mix well.
- Stir in the sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, salt, and ground cinnamon.
- Mix until all ingredients are combined, but don’t overmix.
Baking
- Add the baking soda and flour to the wet mixture, folding gently.
- Prepare the blueberries by dusting them with a small amount of flour to prevent sinking.
- Gently fold the blueberries into the batter.
- Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan and bake for about 55 minutes.
- Check if done by inserting a toothpick; it should come out clean with a few crumbs.
Notes
Let the banana bread cool completely before slicing. For freezing, wrap in plastic wrap and foil, then place in a freezer bag. It lasts about three months in the freezer. To thaw, microwave a slice for 30 seconds or leave at room temperature for 30 minutes.