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Moist Blueberry Banana Bread

Moist Blueberry Banana Bread
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Moist Blueberry Banana Bread is a soft, flavorful loaf combining ripe bananas and juicy blueberries for a deliciously moist texture. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, this easy-to-make bread features natural sweetness, a tender crumb, and a versatile recipe that can be customized with nuts, chocolate, or gluten-free alternatives.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 3 overripe bananas (mashed)
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend for GF version)
  • ½ cup sugar (granulated or brown sugar)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • ⅓ cup melted butter or oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Gather and measure all ingredients. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a loaf pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
  2. Mash the Bananas: In a large bowl, mash the overripe bananas until smooth with a few small lumps remaining to add texture.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients: Add melted butter or oil, sugar, beaten eggs, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Whisk thoroughly until creamy and well combined to ensure a tender crumb.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt, ensuring even distribution of leavening agents and salt.
  5. Fold Dry Ingredients into Wet: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet banana mixture using a spatula. Stir gently until just combined to avoid overmixing and a tough bread texture.
  6. Fold in Blueberries: Carefully fold in the blueberries. If using frozen, add them directly from the freezer to minimize color bleeding.
  7. Bake the Bread: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 60-70 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Cool Before Slicing: Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing for better texture and easier cutting.

Notes

  • Use overripe bananas for the sweetest, moistest bread.
  • Mix ingredients gently to avoid a tough crumb.
  • Both fresh and frozen blueberries work well; frozen blueberries reduce color bleeding.
  • Use an oven thermometer to ensure accurate baking temperature.
  • Start testing for doneness around 55 minutes to prevent overbaking.
  • Line your pan with parchment paper for easy bread removal and clean slices.

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Keywords: blueberry banana bread, moist banana bread, blueberry bread, quick bread, gluten-free banana bread, easy banana bread

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