Blueberry Banana Bread

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This Blueberry Banana Bread is super moist and full of flavor. It’s the perfect treat to have on hand for a quick snack or breakfast. This bread is also freezer-friendly, so be sure to make a double batch!

two slices of blueberry banana bread on a blue plate

This recipe is perfect to make after a trip to your favorite farmers’ market or if you have ripe bananas that need to be used up. The addition of blueberries takes this banana bread to the next level.

❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This Blueberry Banana Bread is super moist and full of flavor.
It’s made with basic ingredients you most likely already have on hand.
This delicious bread is perfect for busy mornings when you need an easy breakfast or the perfect after school snack.
This is the perfect combination of bananas and blueberries., it will quickly become one of your favorite recipes.

birds eye image of a loaf blueberry banana bread, and a slice on a blue plate

🛒Ingredients

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This Blueberry Banana Bread doesn’t require any fancy ingredients, you should have most of these ingredients on hand already which can help you avoid making an extra trip to the grocery store.

Butter – softened to room temperature
Sugar
Eggs
Vanilla Extract
Bananas – mashed
All-purpose flour
Baking Soda
Baking Powder
Salt
Blueberries

For the Glaze:

Powdered Sugar
Vanilla
Milk (plus more if needed)
Blueberries to top

See the recipe card below for quantities.

🔪 How to Make Blueberry Banana Bread

Making this homemade blueberry bread is so simple. Follow the simple steps below and you will have a moist loaf of blueberry bread fresh out of the oven in no time at all.

Step 1: Preheat the oven

Heat the Oven to 350 degrees.

Step 2: Cream together butter and sugar

In the mixing bowl of a stand mixer, add the butter and sugar, and mix with the whisk attachment, until light and fluffy.

Step 3: Add the eggs and vanilla

Add the eggs, and blend between additions. Add vanilla and blend.

Step 4: Mash bananas and add them to the batter

Mash the bananas until smooth, add the mashed bananas to the mixing bowl, and blend well.

Step 5: Mix together the dry ingredients

In a separate bowl, add the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt, and stir well until completely blended.

Step 6: Add flour mixture to the wet ingredients

Add the flour mixture to the mixing bowl a little at a time, blending between additions. When you get to the end of the flour, TOSS the Blueberries in the flour, and add them to the mixing bowl.

batter and blueberries in a stainless steel mixing bowl

Step 7: Mix in the blueberries

Blend on low, just a couple of times around the bowl to mix.

Step 8: Prepare a baking pan and bake

Grease and flour a loaf pan, and pour batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for about 1 an hour, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

cooked loaf in a stainless steel baking pan

Step 9: Cool the banana bread

When the Banana Bread is done, remove it from the oven to a wire rack to cool completely.

For the Glaze:

Step 10: Make a glaze for the bread

In a small bowl, add the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. Stir gently with a spoon until mixed, and continue to stir until the glaze is smooth, and no lumps of sugar remain.

Step 11: Thin the glaze if needed

If the glaze appears too thick, add a couple of drops of milk, and stir to thin slightly. If you would prefer the glaze thicker, add a teaspoonful of powdered sugar at a time until desired thickness is achieved.

Step 12: Top the bread with blueberries and glaze

Place the bread on a serving plate, and ice the top of the bread with the glaze. Add about 1 cup of blueberries to garnish the top. Cut into 1-inch slices, serve, and Enjoy!

For the Glaze:

Step 10: Make a glaze for the bread

In a small bowl, add the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. Stir gently with a spoon until mixed, and continue to stir until the glaze is smooth, and no lumps of sugar remain.

Step 11: Thin the glaze if needed

Step 12: Top the bread with blueberries and glaze

Place the bread on a serving plate, and ice the top of the bread with the glaze. Add about 1 cup of blueberries to garnish the top. Cut into 1-inch slices, serve, and Enjoy!

📝Variations

Do you want to change up this recipe and make it your own? Here are some ways that you can do that!

Add other fruits: raspberries, blackberries, or strawberries.
Add nuts: chopped walnuts, almonds, or pecans.
Change up the extract: orange extract, lemon extract, or almond extract.
Peanut Butter: Mix in a half cup of peanut butter to change up the flavor of this perfect snack.

If you love blueberry muffins then next try give this Blueberry Muffin Cake recipe a try,

close up of a slice of blueberry banana bread on a blue plate

🥄 Equipment

You only need a handful of kitchen tools to help you make this homemade blueberry banana bread recipe. Gather these tools and get ready to enjoy a moist loaf of homemade sweet bread.

measuring cups and spoons
large mixing bowl
stand mixer with the whisk attachment
large bowl
loaf pan
small bowl
serving plate
large spoon

🥫 Storage

This recipe for blueberry banana bread can be stored at room temperature for 3-4 days in an airtight container.

If you have any banana bread left after that, it can be stored in the freezer for 2-3 months. I like to wrap individual slices in plastic wrap and then store them in a freezer bag so that they are ready to eat when I am craving a slice of banana bread.

Thaw frozen banana bread by placing it on the counter overnight or heating it up in the oven or microwave.

💭 Tips

Here are a few tips to help you make the best blueberry banana bread:

Ripe bananas are key to making this recipe. If your bananas are not ripe enough, they will not mash well and the flavor of the banana will be less pronounced.
I like to use fresh or frozen blueberries in this recipe, but you can also use dried blueberries. If using dried blueberries, soak them in hot water for 5 minutes before adding them to the batter.
Tossing the blueberries in the flour mixture prevents them from sinking in your bread, so don’t skip this important step.
Be careful not to overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in tough bread.
The glaze is optional, but I think it really takes this recipe over the top. If you don’t want to make the glaze, you can dust the top of the bread with powdered sugar before serving.
This banana bread is best enjoyed the day it is made, but it will still be delicious the next day.
If you want to dress up this bread, try topping it with a streusel topping or some chopped nuts.
I like to use extra ripe bananas because they add extra sweetness and make the best banana bread if you ask me.
You can bake this in a muffin pan instead of a bread pan, but you will need to adjust the baking time some.
If you have bananas that are not ripe yet, you can ripen them quickly by placing them in a brown paper bag on the kitchen counter overnight to help them ripen quickly.

⁉️ FAQ

Do you have questions about this classic recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions for this moist bread recipe.

Are bananas and blueberries good together?

Bananas and blueberries are a classic flavor combination. The sweetness of the bananas pairs perfectly with the tartness of the blueberries.

How do you keep banana bread fresh and moist?

To keep banana bread fresh and moist, store it in an airtight container at room temperature.

Can I use bread flour for banana bread?

Yes, you can use bread flour in this recipe. I prefer to use all-purpose flour, but you can use either one. Bread flour will result in a denser loaf of bread.

Should you refrigerate banana bread after baking?

No, you don’t need to refrigerate banana bread after baking. You can store it at room temperature in an airtight container for 3-4 days.

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