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Moist and Easy Blueberry Banana Bread

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You will make this moist, fluffy blueberry banana bread repeatedly. This easy quick bread uses ripe bananas and juicy blueberries for a comforting, delicious loaf perfect for breakfast or a snack.

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
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 very ripe medium bananas, mashed (about 1 1/2 cups)
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
  • Optional: 1/2 cup streusel topping ingredients

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set this dry mixture aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until just combined.
  4. Add the mashed bananas to the butter mixture and mix until incorporated. Do not overmix.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Stop mixing as soon as no streaks of flour remain.
  6. Gently fold in the blueberries using a spatula. If using a crumb topping, sprinkle it evenly over the batter in the pan now.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
  8. Bake for 50 to 65 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. If the top browns too quickly, loosely tent it with aluminum foil for the last 15 minutes of baking.
  9. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before carefully turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and serve.

Notes

  • For the moistest bread, use bananas that are heavily spotted or almost black.
  • If using frozen blueberries, do not thaw them; toss them lightly in one tablespoon of flour before folding them into the batter to prevent sinking.
  • This bread freezes well once cooled. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and then foil.

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