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Blueberry Banana Bread


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  • Author: Olivia
  • Total Time: 0 hours
  • Yield: 1 loaf (about 10-12 slices) 1x

Description

This Blueberry Banana Bread is a perfect combination of sweet, ripe bananas and juicy blueberries, making for a moist, flavorful loaf. The bananas give the bread its rich texture, while the blueberries add bursts of freshness in every bite. It’s an easy and delicious way to use up overripe bananas, and it makes the perfect breakfast or snack.


Ingredients

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  • 2 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or plain yogurt
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries (do not thaw if using frozen)

 

  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (for tossing blueberries)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven:
    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.

  2. Mix the wet ingredients:
    In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Add the melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Stir until well combined.

  3. Combine the dry ingredients:
    In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon (if using).

  4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients:
    Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Be careful not to overmix.

  5. Add sour cream or yogurt:
    Stir in the sour cream or yogurt until the batter is smooth.

  6. Toss the blueberries:
    In a small bowl, toss the blueberries with the 1 tablespoon of flour (this helps prevent the blueberries from sinking to the bottom). Gently fold the blueberries into the batter.

  7. Pour the batter into the pan:
    Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly.

  8. Bake the bread:
    Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean (or with a few moist crumbs). If the bread starts to brown too quickly on top, cover it loosely with aluminum foil and continue baking until done.

  9. Cool and serve:
    Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • For a twist, add chopped walnuts or pecans to the batter for extra crunch.
  • You can substitute the sour cream with Greek yogurt for a slightly tangy flavor and added protein.
  • If using frozen blueberries, don’t thaw them before adding to the batter to avoid color bleeding.

 

  • For a healthier version, you can substitute half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour or use honey instead of granulated sugar.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60-70 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 190
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 100mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg