Blueberry Banana Bread
A delightful bread combining sweet bananas and juicy blueberries, perfect for breakfast or snacks.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 2 pieces ripe bananas, mashed The riper the bananas, the sweeter your bread.
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt Lends a lovely tang.
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted For richness.
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar Just the right amount of sweetness.
- 2 large eggs Binding the ingredients beautifully.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For aroma.
Dry Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour Forms the base.
- 1 teaspoon baking soda Helps it rise.
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder For added fluffiness.
- 1/2 teaspoon salt Enhances overall flavors.
Fruit
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries Bursting with flavor.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare by greasing and flouring a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Whisk in Greek yogurt, melted butter, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- Gently fold in the blueberries.
Baking
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cooling
- Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Consider adding a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg for extra flavor. You can also chop and add nuts for crunch, or try alternative ingredients for health variations.