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Blueberry Banana Oat Bread

Delight in the sweet aroma and flavor of this wholesome Blueberry Banana Oat Bread, perfect for breakfast or as an afternoon snack.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients
  • 1 Cup buttermilk Can substitute with regular milk and a splash of lemon juice or vinegar
  • 1 Cup mashed ripe banana (about 2 medium) Use overripe bananas for extra moisture
  • 1/3 Cup vegetable oil or canola oil For a healthier option, consider using applesauce
  • 2 large eggs Can substitute with flaxseed meal for a vegan option
Dry Ingredients
  • 2 Cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 Cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 2 Teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 Tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 Tsp. salt
  • 1/4 Tsp. baking soda
Sweetener and Berries
  • 2/3 Cup packed dark brown sugar
  • 12 ounces Driscoll’s Blueberries (2 packages) Reserve some for topping

Method
 

Preparation
  1. PREHEAT oven to 375°F.
  2. BUTTER or COAT a 5-inch x 9-inch loaf pan with oil and DUST lightly with flour.
  3. POUR buttermilk into a large mixing bowl.
  4. ADD mashed banana, dark brown sugar, vegetable oil, and eggs.
  5. BEAT until well blended and set aside.
  6. In a separate medium bowl, PLACE the all-purpose flour.
  7. ADD rolled oats, baking powder, ground cinnamon, salt, and baking soda.
  8. WHISK to combine.
  9. ADD the flour mixture to the buttermilk mixture and BEAT just until combined. Do not over mix.
  10. FOLD in gently most of the blueberries, reserving some for topping.
Baking
  1. POUR batter into the prepared pan.
  2. SPRINKLE reserved blueberries over the batter.
  3. BAKE for 45 minutes.
  4. CHECK the bread and COVER loosely with foil if the edges are darkening too quickly.
  5. CONTINUE BAKING for about 15 minutes longer, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. ALLOW bread to cool in the pan for 15 minutes.
  7. TRANSFER to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serving
  1. Slice and serve warm with butter, or try topped with Greek yogurt or chopped nuts.

Notes

Stores well for 3-4 days at room temperature in an airtight container. Can freeze slices for up to three months. Allow cooling to meld flavors.