Easy Moist Blueberry Banana Bread

This blueberry banana bread is a delicious twist on the classic banana bread recipe, incorporating the sweetness of ripe bananas and the tanginess of fresh juicy blueberries. This moist and flavorful bread is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a quick snack!

Easy Blueberry Banana Bread Recipe Ingredients:

• BANANAS: Over ripe bananas are usually best for banana bread - they add a natural sweetness to baked goods. You can also use frozen bananas too. Thaw the frozen bananas. Drain off any excess liquid, mash, then use as instructed in the recipe
• BLUEBERRIES: I prefer to use fresh blueberries for this recipe for best result and better control of moisture gong into the bread. Technically you can use frozen berries in a pinch. Frozen ones do not need to be thawed before adding them to the batter.
• ALL PURPOSE FLOUR: Feel free to use a gluten free all purpose 1-1 flour for a Gluten-free version
• BAKING SODA, BAKING POWDER, & SALT: They help with leavening the quick bread. Ensure that they are active and not expired.
• EGGS: I use large and room temperature eggs so they incorporate into the batter better
• VEGETABLE OIL: Feel free to use canola oil or any other neutral vegetable oil, or you could also use olive oil or coconut oil
• VANILLA: I always use pure vanilla extract for best flavor
• SPICES: I keep it simple with a little cinnamon. Feel free to add more or don’t add any at all if you prefer it without - but I think its best with a little cinnamon
• SUGAR: I use a combination of brown sugar and granulated sugar. Brown sugar adds to the tender soft texture and also adds a wonderful flavour and of course adds to the sweetness of the bread
• OPTIONAL ADD INS: Some like their banana bread simple and plain and others like it loaded up with nuts (like chopped pecans or walnuts) and chocolate chips or chocolate chunks or even seeds and raisins - feel free to add some into the batter - up to ½ cup. You could also add some coarse sugar or turbinado sugar for sprinkling on top of the loaf before it goes in the oven. It gives it a nice, sugary crunch! Feel Free to use any additional spices you like to add to your banana bread as well or even a little lemon zest to brighten cup the blueberry flavours.
  
  

Blueberry Banana Bread Step by Step Instructions

This blueberry banana bread is super easy to make and requires just a few minutes to prep. I line my loaf pans with parchment paper to make the bread extra easy to remove.

1. Mash Bananas: Use a fork or a masher to do so.
2. Prep Blueberries: Toss them with a little flour which helps them from sinking to the bottom of the batter.
3. Prep Wet & Dry Ingredients: Combine wet ingredients with the mashed bananas & dry ingredients in separate bowls (per recipe details below). I use a bowl and whisk for bother you can use a mixer.
4. Combine Wet & Dry Ingredients: Stir wet and dry ingredients just until moistened. You can use a spatula or you can use a hand mixer if you prefer.
5. Add Blueberries: Fold the blueberries gently into batter just until they are evenly dispersed.
6. Bake: Pour mixture into prepared pan sprinkle with coarse sugar and bake until golden and toothpick comes out clean. Tent with foil if it starts to brown too quickly
   
   

Tips for making the best blueberry banana bread recipe

• Toss your berries with a little flour as this helps them from sinking to the bottom of the batter.
• Ensure the oven is preheated to the right temperature before placing loaf in the oven. This will ensure that it bakes evenly.
• Ensure ingredients are at room temperature - specifically the eggs in this recipe.
• Combine the dry ingredients with a whisk, this acts a bit like sifting the flour
• Cooking times can vary slightly so be sure to check the bread early. Each oven is different, and different pans conduct heat differently so cooking times will vary. It may take 20-30 minutes more. With the longer cooking time, the bread shouldn’t burn, but if you are noticing the bread getting too brown, tent with foil.
• Bake just until a toothpick or cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean or mostly clean.
• Avoid over mixing. Over mixing quick bread batter will result in a stodgy, dense loaf. For a pillowy, moist cake-like crumb, mix the bread batter just until combined.
  
  

How to Store and Freeze Blueberry Banana Bread

• STORAGE: Cover and store cooled bread at room temperature for 2-4 days or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
• FREEZING: Quick bread can be frozen for up to 3 months. After it is completely cooled, wrap it securely in aluminum foil, freezer wrap, or place in a freezer bag. Thaw the bread overnight in the refrigerator or overnight at room temperature before serving. Lightly toast individual slices for best results.
  
  

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