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Easy Blueberry Banana Bread

This Easy Blueberry Banana Bread is a delightful treat filled with juicy blueberries and made simply with pantry staples. It's budget-friendly, quick to prepare, and loved by everyone!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 ripe bananas 3 ripe bananas, mashed The riper the bananas, the sweeter your bread will be.
  • 1/2 cup 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted Can be substituted with coconut oil for a vegan option.
  • 3/4 cup 3/4 cup sugar Adjust to taste if desired.
  • 1 large egg 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon baking soda This helps the bread rise.
  • 1/4 teaspoon 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour Can be substituted with a gluten-free blend.
  • 1 cup 1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen) Frozen blueberries can be used directly.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Stir in the melted butter.
  3. Mix in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract.
  4. Sprinkle the baking soda and salt over the mixture and stir to combine.
  5. Gradually add the flour and mix until just incorporated.
  6. Gently fold in the blueberries.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 60-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Serve each slice warm with butter or cream cheese. Store tightly wrapped at room temperature for up to 3-4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in the microwave for 10-15 seconds.