Description
This Blueberry Banana Bread is the ultimate quick bread that combines the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with the juicy burst of blueberries. It’s soft, moist, and perfect for breakfast, snacking, or dessert. This easy one-bowl recipe comes together in just 10 minutes and makes the kitchen smell amazing as it bakes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup melted butter (or coconut oil)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (or maple syrup)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (or white whole wheat flour)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- 1 tablespoon flour (for coating the blueberries)
Optional Add-ins: 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/3 cup chopped nuts, or shredded coconut
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Mash the bananas: In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth with a fork or potato masher.
- Mix wet ingredients: Add the eggs, melted butter, sugar, and vanilla extract to the bananas. Stir until well blended.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Add to the wet mixture and stir just until combined.
- Prepare blueberries: Toss blueberries in 1 tablespoon of flour, then gently fold them into the batter.
- Transfer to pan: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Smooth the top and sprinkle a few extra blueberries or raw sugar for texture.
- Bake: Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For extra flavor, add lemon zest or cinnamon to the batter. Don’t overmix the batter or it may become dense. Store at room temperature for 3 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days. You can also freeze slices for up to 3 months. Great for make-ahead breakfasts and lunchbox treats.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg