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Moist Blueberry Banana Bread

Moist Blueberry Banana Bread
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Moist Blueberry Banana Bread is a comforting and refreshingly fruity quick bread combining the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with bursts of juicy blueberries. This loaf is tender, moist, and perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Simple pantry staples and fresh fruit come together in an easy recipe that yields a flavorful, soft bread with a beautiful golden crust and a delicate crumb.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup (115g) melted butter or oil
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup (150g) sugar

Add-ins

  • 1 cup fresh blueberries (tossed lightly with flour)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare your pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a standard loaf pan with butter or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal.
  2. Mash the bananas: In a large bowl, mash 3 ripe bananas with a fork until smooth but still slightly chunky to maintain natural sweetness and moisture.
  3. Mix wet ingredients: Add melted butter or oil, sugar, beaten eggs, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Stir well until combined into a smooth, glossy batter.
  4. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt to ensure even distribution and avoid clumps.
  5. Incorporate dry ingredients into wet: Gently fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients without overmixing to keep the bread tender and light.
  6. Add blueberries: Fold fresh blueberries carefully into the batter so they remain whole and evenly distributed throughout the bread.
  7. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Use overripe bananas for best sweetness and moisture.
  • Do not overmix batter to keep crumb light and tender.
  • Toss blueberries with a small amount of flour before folding in to prevent sinking.
  • Check doneness starting 5-10 minutes early to avoid overbaking and dryness.
  • Cool bread briefly in the pan, then transfer to a cooling rack to prevent sogginess on the bottom.

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Keywords: banana bread, blueberry banana bread, moist banana bread, quick bread, breakfast bread, fruit bread

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