This Moist Blueberry Banana Bread combines the sweetness of ripe bananas with the refreshing burst of juicy blueberries. It's a perfect treat for breakfast or an afternoon snack, celebrated for its fluffy texture and rich flavor profile. Enjoy a slice with your favorite cup of tea or coffee!
Ingredients
🍌 3 ripe bananas (plus 1 extra for the top)
🍬 1 cup sugar
🛢 1/2 cup vegetable oil
🥛 1/2 cup almond milk (or oat milk)
🌾 2 cups flour
🌿 1 teaspoon cinnamon
🥄 1 teaspoon baking powder
🥄 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
🧂 1/8 teaspoon salt
🫐 1 cup fresh blueberries (or frozen)
🌾 1 tablespoon flour (for the blueberries)
🫒 Avocado spray (for the loaf pan)
🫐 Extra blueberries for the top
Instructions
1- Preheat the Oven:
- Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it's ready for baking.
2- Mash Bananas:
- In a large mixing bowl, peel and mash the 3 ripe bananas using a potato masher or a fork until smooth.
3- Combine Wet Ingredients:
- Add the sugar, vegetable oil, and almond milk to the mashed bananas.
- Stir until the mixture is well combined.
4- Incorporate Dry Ingredients:
- Gradually fold in the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Stir until just combined, ensuring not to overmix.
- It's okay to leave some lumps in the batter.
5- Prepare the Blueberries:
- Toss the blueberries with 1 tablespoon of flour to prevent them from sinking in the batter.
- Fold the prepared blueberries gently into the mixture.
6- Prepare the Loaf Pan:
- Spray a loaf pan with avocado spray.
- Transfer the batter into the pan.
- Slice the extra banana in half lengthwise and place it on top of the batter along with a handful of additional blueberries.
7- Bake the Bread:
- Place the loaf in the center rack of your preheated oven.
- Bake for 55 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8- Cooling:
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 15 to 20 minutes before slicing.
- Enjoy when slightly warm or at room temperature.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 55-60 minutes
Total Time: 75 minutes
Servings: 8-10 slices
Calories (per serving): Approximately 240
Macronutrients (per serving): Proteins - 3g, Fats - 8g, Carbohydrates - 42g
Equipment: Large mixing bowl, potato masher or fork, loaf pan, oven
Cooking Tips
- For an extra moist texture, don't overmix the batter.
- If using frozen blueberries, do not thaw before adding to the batter.
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