Indulge in a slice of easy-to-make Blueberry Banana Bread, where the sweetness of bananas meets the tartness of juicy blueberries in this moist and delicious loaf.
Servings : 10servings
Prep Time 10 minutesmins
Cook Time 50 minutesmins
Cooling Time 30 minutesmins
Total Time 1 hourhr30 minutesmins
Ingredients
4tablespoonsbutter,softened
½cupgranulated sugar
1largeegg
1teaspoonpure vanilla extract
2ripe bananas,mashed
1½cupsall-purpose flour,divided, plus more for dusting the loaf pan
½teaspoonground cinnamon
½teaspoonbaking soda
¼teaspoonbaking powder
¼teaspoonsalt
1cupfresh blueberries
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350˚F.
Butter a 9×5-loaf pan, sprinkle it with a bit of flour on the bottom and up the sides; set aside.
Cream the butter and sugar using an electric mixer in a large mixing bowl and beat until smooth and creamy. Add egg and vanilla, and continue to beat until incorporated.
With a rubber spatula, gently fold in the mashed bananas and 1/2 cup flour; set aside.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the remaining flour, ground cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Fold the flour mixture into the banana mixture until combined. Gently fold in the blueberries.
Pour the batter into the loaf pan.
Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Remove from oven. Set aside for a few minutes before removing the bread from the pan onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Flour the Blueberries: To prevent blueberries from sinking in the batter, coat them lightly in flour, a trick usable for cakes as well.
Avoid Overmixing: Stir the dry and wet ingredients just until combined to keep the banana bread tender, not dense.
Add-Ins: Enhance this banana bread and stir in zesty citrus flavors from lemon or orange zest or the rich taste of semi-sweet or white chocolate chips. For a crunchy texture, mix in chopped pecans, walnuts, or almond slices.
Check for Doneness: Insert a toothpick into the loaf's center; it should come out clean with maybe a few dry crumbs but no wet batter. If the loaf's exterior is browned, but the center is undercooked, tent a piece of foil loosely over the bread and continue baking until done.
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.