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Moist and Easy Blueberry Banana Bread Recipe

A thick slice of moist blueberry banana bread, studded with fresh blueberries, served on a white plate.
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Make the best homemade blueberry banana bread. This easy recipe yields a moist, tender loaf perfect for breakfast or snacking, using overripe bananas.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 3 medium)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
  • Optional: 1/2 cup streusel topping ingredients

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, mix the mashed bananas and sugar until combined.
  4. Beat in the egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Gently fold in the blueberries. If using frozen blueberries, do not thaw them first.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. If using a streusel topping, sprinkle it evenly over the batter now.
  8. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Use very ripe, spotty bananas for the best flavor and moisture in this quick bread recipe.
  • To make a simple crumb topping, mix 1/4 cup flour, 1/4 cup brown sugar, and 2 tablespoons cold butter until crumbly, then sprinkle over the batter before baking.
  • If you prefer a hint of citrus, add 1 teaspoon of lemon zest to the wet ingredients for a lemon blueberry banana bread variation.

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