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Moist and Easy Blueberry Banana Bread

A close-up view of two slices of moist blueberry banana bread showing vibrant purple blueberries baked into the golden crumb.
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This recipe delivers a perfectly moist, tender loaf that combines the classic flavor of banana bread with bursts of fresh blueberries. It is simple to make and ideal for breakfast or snacking.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3 large very ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 1/2 cups)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1/3 cup melted unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
  • Optional: 1/2 cup streusel topping ingredients (flour, brown sugar, cold butter)

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 aside.
  3. In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until mostly smooth. Stir in the granulated sugar, beaten egg, melted butter, vanilla extract, and sour cream until just combined.
  4. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients using a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Carefully fold in the blueberries. If using frozen blueberries, do not thaw them first.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. If using the optional streusel topping, sprinkle it evenly over the batter now.
  7. 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 the loaf with foil after 40 minutes.
  8. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before carefully turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Using very ripe, spotty bananas provides the best moisture and sweetness for this recipe.
  • For the easiest cleanup, line the loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the long sides to lift the bread out later.
  • If you prefer a slight lemon flavor, add 1 teaspoon of lemon zest to the wet ingredients.

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