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Blueberry Banana Bread

Savory Blueberry Banana Bread That Will Brighten Your Day

A delightful Blueberry Banana Bread that blends sweet bananas and juicy blueberries, perfect for breakfast or as a snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 3 medium Ripe Bananas Use spotted brown bananas for maximum flavor.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour No substitutions needed.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Check for freshness.
  • 1 pinch Salt Enhances flavor.
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter Softened; can substitute with oil.
  • ¾ cup Brown Sugar Can substitute with white sugar.
  • 2 large Eggs A flax egg works well as a vegan substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Optional, but recommended.
  • 1 cup Fresh Blueberries Toss frozen blueberries in flour before adding.

Equipment

  • Loaf Pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Blueberry Banana Bread
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a standard loaf pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and a pinch of salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream together ½ cup of softened unsalted butter and ¾ cup of brown sugar for about 2 minutes.
  4. Add in 2 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each, then mash in 3 ripe bananas and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
  6. Gently fold in 1 cup of fresh blueberries, ensuring they are coated with flour.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top.
  8. Bake for approximately 60 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
  9. Remove from the oven and cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Wrap in a kitchen towel to store and keep fresh. Consider adding nuts or chocolate chips for a twist.

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