I really love blueberries, even as a small child they were my favorite thing to eat! I am always willing to try any recipe that has blueberries in it and this one for Blueberry Banana Bread is amazing.
This bread is so moist and delicious, I think I could eat this everyday for breakfast and be perfectly happy.
I found this recipe in the cookbook Superfoods at Every Meal and of course since it has blueberries in it I totally needed to make this! Don’t get me wrong, I love a good Classic Banana Bread but the addition of blueberries just makes it even better, in my opinion.
Blueberry Banana Bread is incredibly versatile. Enjoy it warm with a pat of butter, or for an indulgent treat, try it with a dollop of whipped cream or a drizzle of honey. It’s also delicious toasted with a smear of cream cheese. I recently found a couple of toast cookbooks and I’ve been working on some fun toast recipes, so stay tuned for more toast ideas.
With its easy preparation and irresistible flavor, it’s bound to become a staple in your kitchen. Give it a try, and enjoy the wonderful blend of bananas and blueberries in every bite!
What is Blueberry Banana Bread?
Blueberry Banana Bread is a baked good that combines the flavors of ripe bananas and fresh blueberries. It’s a variation of traditional banana bread, with the addition of blueberries providing bursts of sweetness and a pleasant contrast in texture.
The bread is typically moist, tender, and slightly dense, making it a perfect choice for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. The bananas add natural sweetness and moisture, while the blueberries bring a fresh, fruity flavor and vibrant color to the loaf.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour
- Baking powder
- Sea salt
- Coconut sugar
- Honey
- Pure vanilla extract
- Mashed bananas
- Eggs
- Greek yogurt
- Organic blueberries
How to make Blueberry Banana Bread
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Spray a 9 x 5 x 3-inch (23 x 12.5 x 7.5-cm) loaf pan with nonstick spray.
Combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a small mixing bowl. Stir thoroughly.
Combine the honey, vanilla, bananas, eggs, and Greek yogurt in a large mixing bowl. Stir thoroughly.
Then add in the dry mixture.
Stir to combine.
Fold in the blueberries.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
Bake for 60 minutes, or until golden brown and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let cool in the pan before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy your delicious Blueberry Banana Bread!
TOOLS FOR THIS RECIPE
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- Silicone Mixing Spoon–The perfect spoons to keep your nonstick pans scratch free.
- Le Creuset Stoneware Heritage Loaf Pan – Le Creuset stoneware delivers superior functionality, quality, and performance from oven to table.
- Pyrex glass mixing bowl – The Pyrex Glass Mixing Bowl is handy to store in the fridge and freezer when you need to freeze contents or keep them fresh.
Blueberry Banana Bread
Ingredients
- 1¾ cups 210 g unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon 14 g baking powder
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ cup 100 g coconut sugar
- ¼ cup 80 g honey
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup 225 g mashed bananas
- 2 eggs
- ¾ cup 172 g plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cup 155 g organic blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Spray a 9 x 5 x 3-inch (23 x 12.5 x 7.5-cm) loaf pan with nonstick spray.
- Combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a small mixing bowl. Stir thoroughly.
- Combine the honey, vanilla, bananas, eggs, and Greek yogurt in a large mixing bowl. Stir thoroughly.
- Then add in the dry mixture.
- Stir to combine.
- Fold in the blueberries.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 60 minutes, or until golden brown and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
