Blueberry Banana Bread
A delicious mashup of banana and blueberry flavors in a moist and easy-to-make loaf, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2-3 pieces very ripe bananas The mushier, the sweeter.
- 1 cup blueberries Fresh or frozen; coat in flour to prevent sinking.
- 1.5 cups flour All-purpose or white whole wheat can be used.
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1/2 cup sugar Can use brown or white sugar.
- 1 piece egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- a pinch salt
- 1/4 cup yogurt or sour cream Optional; can be substituted with non-dairy version.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas.
- Add the melted butter and mix well.
- Stir in the sugar, egg, vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt until combined.
- Fold in the flour gently until just mixed.
- Toss blueberries in a little flour and fold into the batter last.
- Pour batter into a greased loaf pan.
Baking
- Bake for about 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let it cool in the pan for a bit before transferring to a wire rack.
Tips
- Let the bread cool completely before slicing to avoid fall apart.
- Use parchment paper for easy removal and cleanup.
- Taste-test the batter; adjust vanilla or sugar to your preference.
Notes
For freezing, wrap slices or whole loaf in plastic, then foil, and label it to prevent freezer taste. It can be defrosted on the counter or in a toaster. Can also add nuts or chocolate chips if desired.