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Moist Blueberry Banana Bread: Easy Classic Loaf

A golden-brown loaf of blueberry banana bread, partially sliced to show the moist interior packed with blueberries.
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Make this easy, moist blueberry banana bread using ripe bananas. This classic loaf is perfect for breakfast, snacks, or a simple dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 very ripe medium bananas, mashed (about 1 1/2 cups)
  • 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 standard 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set this dry mixture aside.
  3. In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Add the mashed bananas to the butter mixture and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just incorporated. A few streaks of flour are acceptable.
  7. Gently fold in the blueberries using a spatula. If using frozen blueberries, do not thaw them first.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. If you are making a crumb topping, sprinkle it evenly over the batter now.
  9. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. If the top browns too quickly, loosely tent it with aluminum foil for the last 15 minutes of baking.
  10. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before carefully turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

  • For the moistest results, use bananas that are heavily spotted or almost black.
  • To prevent the blueberries from sinking, gently toss them with one tablespoon of the flour mixture before folding them into the batter.
  • This bread freezes well. Wrap the cooled loaf tightly in plastic wrap and then foil for up to three months. This is a great option for meal planning.
  • If you are looking for alternatives to traditional baking, consider how this recipe fits into a general meal delivery plan focused on whole foods.

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