Learn how to make the BEST Blueberry Banana Bread with this easy recipe ... each bite is moist, buttery, and packed with fresh berries!
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Raise your hand if you've been dreaming a sweet treat ... I think we all are right about now!
This delicious Blueberry Banana Bread is exactly what I've been craving lately. It's an easy twist on the classic that you can make with basic ingredients from well-stocked pantry.
You are going to LOVE this recipe! Each bite of this scrumptious quick bread is buttery, moist, and filled with a wonderful burst of berries. Best of all, you can make it with fresh or frozen berries, depending on what you've got on hand.
Serve it as a snack, for breakfast or brunch, or even for dessert. It's truly hard to resist.
Ready to treat yourself? Then, keeping reading for all the delicious details!
Ingredients
This recipe uses basic ingredients you can find anywhere! Here's what you'll need:
- Blueberries - Of course, you'll need some blueberries. Fresh is best, but frozen berries may also be used, and you can even mix in some other berries, such as raspberries or blackberries.
- Bananas - So what's the key to making delicious banana bread? It's the bananas, of course! Always allow yours to turn brown before getting started. The flavor just won't be the same if you use firm bananas, and the consistency will be off, too.
- Other Ingredients - This easy recipe uses all the same ingredients as your classic Banana Bread ... flour, butter, sugar, eggs, etc. You probably already have everything in your cupboard. To keep things extra delicious though, make sure to use unsalted butter, and I recommend using kosher salt, as well.
You'll Also Need
Using stand mixer or a hand mixer to cream together the butter and sugar will make your life easier than trying to do it by hand. You'll also need a separate bowl to mix the dry ingredients (use this same bowl for the blueberries and flour, too), as well as a spatula to fold the ingredients together, and a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan. I used a classic glass pan, but I have (and love) this nonstick loaf pan, too!
How to Make Blueberry Banana Bread
This Blueberry Banana Loaf couldn't be easier to make! You'll find a detailed recipe card below, but here's an overview of the steps:
- Mix butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Start by creaming together the butter and sugar using your stand mixer (or hand mixer). Once it's light and fluffy looking, blend in the eggs and vanilla extract. Then stir in the mashed banana by hand. Tip: Mash your bananas (using a fork) right in the measuring cup. That way, you'll have one less thing to clean up later!
- Whisk together dry ingredients. Next, you're going to whisk together the dry ingredients (flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda) in a separate bowl. Tip: When measuring your flour, make sure to spoon the flour into the measuring cup, then level off the top with a flat knife. Avoid scooping the measuring cup into the flour, because you'll compact it and end up adding too much.
- Combine the wet + dry ingredients. Using a spatula, fold the flour mixture into the banana mixture just until combined (a few flour spots should remain). Do not over-mix.
- Add blueberries. Toss the blueberries with a tablespoon of flour. Then spoon them onto the batter, leaving any flour that doesn't cling to them in the bowl. Use your spatula to gently fold the berries into the batter, just until combined.
- Bake. Transfer the dough to a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan, then gently smooth the top with your spatula. Bake the bread until it turns a deep golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean. Tip: Save a few berries, and sprinkle them over the top of the loaf before baking. This will make the finished bread look extra attractive.
Allow your beautiful Blueberry Banana Bread to cool before slicing ... if you can wait! I like to serve the slices topped with a little butter for an extra indulgent treat.
Variations
I love this simple recipe as-is but it's super easy to add even more flavor with a few optional additions. Here are some ideas to try once you've mastered the basic recipe:
- Berries - Make a mixed berry loaf by swapping out some of the blueberries for raspberries, strawberries, or blackberries.
- Nuts - Stir in ½ to 1 cup chopped nuts, such as pecan or walnuts.
- Chocolate - Mix in ½ cup white chocolate chips along with the blueberries.
- Citrus - Add the zest from a lemon, lime, or orange. (Do not add the juice, because it will change the consistency of the batter.)
If you decide to include any of these ingredients, make sure to fold them in at the same time as the blueberries.
Storage
Store your Banana Blueberry Bread in an airtight container—like a zip top bag or a storage container with a lid—to preserve its freshness. It should keep for a couple days on the counter or up to a week in the refrigerator. Although this yummy bread has never lasted that long in my home!
You can also freeze the bread with excellent results. In fact, I sometimes make a double batch just to save a loaf for later! I prefer to freeze the whole loaf in a zip top bag. However, you can freeze individual slices on parchment paper, then transfer them to an airtight container once they're frozen, too.
Related Recipes
Looking for similar recipes? Try these tasty quick breads next:
- Chocolate Banana Bread
- Coconut Banana Bread
- Strawberry Banana Bread
- Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips
- Rhubarb Bread
- Coffee Cake Muffins
- Beer Bread
Are you a blueberry lover? Then, you'll want to try some of my other blueberry recipes, like these Blueberry Mojitos, Yogurt Parfait, Baked Oatmeal with Blueberries and Bananas, Fruit Pizza Cookies, Blueberry Compote, and Mixed Berry Mini Trifles, too!
Blueberry Banana Bread
Ingredients
- nonstick cooking spray
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
- ⅔ cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup mashed banana (about 2 medium bananas)
- 1 ½ cups flour
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 ½ cups blueberries
- 1 tablespoon flour
Equipment
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- Mix butter and sugar until light and fluffy, using a stand mixer or hand mixer.
- Add eggs and vanilla; mix until fully incorporated.
- Stir in bananas by hand.
- Using a separate bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder.
- Gently fold flour into butter mixture. Do not overmix; there should still be a little flour visible when you are done.
- In a separate bowl, stir together 1 tablespoon flour and blueberries.
- Add blueberries to batter, then gently fold in with a spatula.
- Transfer batter to loaf pan. Bake for about 50 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean.
- Cool bread before slicing. Enjoy!
Notes
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