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Blueberry Banana Bread Recipe: Moist Mini Loaves for Breakfast or Snack Recipe

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  • Author: Diane
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Yield: 3 mini loaves (approximately 15 servings)
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This moist and flavorful Blueberry Banana Bread is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack. Made with ripe bananas and fresh blueberries, this recipe yields three mini loaves that are delicious on their own without needing any butter.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup white sugar
  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 ripe bananas, mashed

Add-ins

  • 1 cup fresh blueberries

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare pans: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease three mini loaf pans thoroughly to prevent sticking.
  2. Combine dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until evenly mixed.
  3. Cream sugar and butter: Using an electric mixer, beat the white sugar and softened butter in a large bowl until the mixture becomes light in color and fluffy, indicating proper creaming.
  4. Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract followed by the mashed bananas, mixing well.
  5. Mix in dry ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, beating until just combined into a thick batter. Avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender.
  6. Fold in blueberries: Gently fold in the fresh blueberries, distributing them evenly throughout the batter without crushing them.
  7. Fill pans and bake: Evenly pour the batter into the prepared mini loaf pans. Place them in the oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Cool: Allow the loaves to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Use ripe bananas for the best flavor and natural sweetness.
  • Do not overmix once the flour is added to avoid dense bread.
  • Fresh blueberries are recommended to prevent color bleeding; if using frozen, do not thaw before folding into batter.
  • This recipe makes three mini loaves, perfect for gifting or portion control.
  • Store leftovers wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Category: Baking
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://eatwithdiane.com/blueberry-banana-bread-recipe-moist-mini-loaves-for-breakfast-or-snack-recipe/