Description

This Blueberry Banana Bread features a delightful blend of ripe bananas and fresh blueberries, resulting in a moist, flavorful treat perfect for any time of day. Easy to prepare and sure to please, it’s a wonderful addition to your homemade recipe collection!

Ingredients

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2 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon lemon zest (1 lemon)
1 cup pecans (or walnuts, toasted then chopped)
3–4 bananas (4 medium/3 large)
1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick, melted and cooled)
2 eggs (room temperature)
1 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon lemon juice (1 lemon)
1 1/2 cups blueberries (fresh small-sized)
2 teaspoons turbinado sugar

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F and lightly coat a loaf pan with nonstick spray.
In a large bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon zest, and chopped nuts until evenly combined, and then set aside.
Mash the bananas in a bowl until smooth, then measure out 1½ cups and transfer to a medium bowl.
Add melted butter, eggs, brown sugar, vanilla, buttermilk, and lemon juice to the mashed bananas. Whisk everything together until well mixed.
Combine the banana mixture with the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just incorporated. Fold in the blueberries until evenly distributed.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle turbinado sugar over the batter.
Bake for 60-75 minutes or until set, using a toothpick to test for doneness. It should come out with moist crumbs.
Let the bread cool completely in the pan to retain moisture, and remove from the pan just before slicing.

Notes

For extra flavor, try adding a touch of vanilla extract to the banana mixture.
Make sure the butter is cooled before adding it, to avoid cooking the eggs.
Store any leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 210
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 180mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 33g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 50mg