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A beautifully golden brown loaf of blueberry banana bread resting on a rustic wooden cutting board, sliced to reveal a tender, moody crumb studded with plump fresh blueberries and bursts of caramelized banana. Small crumbs and whole berries surround the loaf, dusted lightly with powdered sugar. Natural daylight streams in softly, casting gentle shadows.

Moist Blueberry Banana Bread

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An ultra-moist, one-bowl blueberry banana bread with deep banana flavor and juicy berries — ready in under an hour with pantry staples.

  • Total Time: 70 minutes
  • Yield: 1 loaf (10–12 slices) 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup)
  • 1/3 cup melted butter (unsalted)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, mash bananas with a fork until mostly smooth. Whisk in melted butter, sugar, egg, yogurt, and vanilla.
  3. fold in flour, baking soda, and salt until just combined—do not overmix.
  4. Gently fold in blueberries.
  5. Pour batter into pan. Bake 55–65 minutes, until a toothpick inserts cleanly.
  6. Cool in pan 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Notes

  • For extra moisture: Use overripe bananas with brown spots.
  • Frozen blueberries work great—toss in 1 tbsp flour before folding in to prevent sinking.
  • Optional: Top with coarse turbinado sugar before baking for a crunchy crust.
  • Store wrapped at room temp up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 loaf)
  • Calories: 185 Kcal
  • Sugar: 11g
  • Sodium: 140mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg
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