Blueberry Banana Bread is a delightful combination of fruity flavors and moist texture, perfect for any time of year. The sweetness of ripe bananas pairs beautifully with fresh blueberries, creating a loaf that is satisfying and wholesome. Whether enjoyed for breakfast or as a snack, the recipe is sure to be a favorite in your kitchen.
For those looking to substitute ingredients, you could use light brown sugar instead of granulated sugar for a deeper flavor. If you’re avoiding eggs, you might try a flaxseed meal mix or applesauce as a replacement. Be cautious with pumpkin pie filling as it contains spices and sugar that differ from plain pumpkin puree, which is not used here.
Bread & Rolls
Blueberry Banana Bread Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting the loaf pan
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon fine salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 ripe bananas, peeled and coarsely mashed to yield about 3/4 cup of mashed banana
- 1 cup fresh blueberries, about 4 ounces
Instructions
- Start by placing an oven rack right in the center, then fire up your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grab a 9- by 5- by 3-inch loaf pan and give it a good coating of butter and flour, making sure it’s all set for that delicious batter.
- In a medium-sized bowl, mix together 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon of ground nutmeg, and 1 teaspoon of fine salt. Whisk those dry ingredients until they’re well combined.
- In a larger bowl, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar and 1/2 cup of vegetable oil. Add in 2 large eggs and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract, then beat everything together until it’s nice and smooth.
- Carefully fold the mashed bananas and 1 cup of fresh blueberries into the wet mixture, making sure they’re spread out evenly throughout the batter.
- Slowly mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently just until they come together; don’t go overboard with the mixing.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan, using a spatula to smooth the top. Place it in the oven and bake for about 60 minutes, or until a toothpick stuck in the center comes out clean.
- After baking, allow the bread to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before gently taking it out and moving it onto a wire rack. Let it cool completely, which should take around 2 hours.
Tips
- The batter can be made ahead of time and baked later; just store it in the fridge for up to a day before baking.
- For storage, wrap the cooled loaf tightly in plastic wrap and keep it at room temperature for up to three days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- You can freeze the loaf for up to three months; just slice it beforehand for easy access.
If you enjoy the flavors in Blueberry Banana Bread, you should certainly try Moist Banana Bread, which offers a rich and tender texture that complements any meal beautifully.