Blueberry Banana Bread
Add a summer twist to classic banana bread with the addition of juicy blueberries! Everyone loves this tender and fruity quick bread recipe!
Servings: 8
Calories: 519kcal
Ingredients
- 2 c. all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 c. granulated sugar
- ½ c. vegetable oil
- 2 Tbsp whole milk
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 3 ripe bananas mashed
- ⅔ c. fresh blueberries
- Coarse sugar optional topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, beat together the egg, sugar, and vegetable oil.
- Add the dry ingredients to the egg mixture and mix just until combined
- Then add the milk, lemon, juice, vanilla extract, and bananas until fully incorporated.
- Fold in blueberries and transfer the batter to the prepared pan.
- Top with coarse sugar, if desired.
- Bake for 60 to 65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool on a wire rack and remove from the pan.
Notes
- You can add up to ½ cup of walnuts to the bread.
- Can be baked in an 8x4-inch loaf pan but will need to increase bake time by a few minutes.
- Best after it sits overnight for the banana flavor to really deepen.
- Lemon juice may be omitted.
Nutrition
Calories: 519kcal | Carbohydrates: 88g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 242mg | Potassium: 249mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin A: 69IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 3mg