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Moist and Easy Blueberry Banana Bread

A thick slice of moist blueberry banana bread featuring a rich crumb topping, showcasing burst blueberries.
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Make this irresistibly moist blueberry banana bread using overripe bananas. This easy quick bread recipe creates a tender loaf bursting with fresh blueberries, perfect for breakfast or a snack.

Ingredients

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  • 3 very ripe large bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest (optional, for brightness)
  • 1 3/4 cups (210g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
  • Optional Crumb Topping: 1/2 cup flour, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons cold butter, pinch of cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan, or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas thoroughly with a fork.
  3. Stir the melted butter into the mashed bananas until combined.
  4. Mix in the granulated sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and lemon zest (if using) into the banana mixture.
  5. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing only until just combined. Do not overmix.
  7. Gently fold in the blueberries. If using frozen blueberries, do not thaw them first.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  9. If making the crumb topping, mix the topping ingredients together with your fingers until coarse crumbs form. Sprinkle evenly over the batter.
  10. 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 foil.
  11. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before carefully transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

  • For the moistest bread, ensure your bananas are heavily spotted or nearly black.
  • If you skip the crumb topping, you can lightly dust the top of the batter with a tablespoon of flour mixed with a teaspoon of sugar for a slight crust.
  • This bread pairs well with a simple meal planning strategy for easy breakfasts throughout the week.

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