This Blueberry Banana Bread recipe is a twist on classic Banana Bread and is perfect to make with the kids. This moist loaf has a mixture of ripe bananas and juicy blueberries giving this Blueberry Banana Bread recipe a burst of sweetness that warms the heart.
BLUEBERRY BANANA BREAD
Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a delightful afternoon snack, this recipe promises to be a hit with family and friends alike. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or just starting your baking journey, our Blueberry Banana Bread is easy to make and impossible to resist.
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INGREDIENTS
- BLUEBERRIES – I used frozen blueberries but you can use fresh blueberries if you prefer.
- BANANA – this is the perfect recipe to use up those ripe bananas or even the overripe bananas.
- PLAIN FLOUR – you can use wholemeal flour as an alternative.
- GREEK YOGHURT – necessary for moisture and also helps bind the ingredients together.
- EGGS – to bine ingredients.
- SALT – to enhance the overall flavour.
- MAPLE SYRUP – I used maple syrup instead of sugar and honey but you could use these instead if you don’t have maple syrup at home.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS FOR BANANA BLUEBERRY BREAD
Does blueberry banana bread need cooling before serving?
Yes, I would suggest cooling blueberry banana bread before serving as cooling helps to firm up the bread which makes it easier to slice.
Do you need to use ripe bananas?
Yes, ripe bananas are best for making this blueberry banana bread.
Is this blueberry banana bread healthy?
Yes, this particular blueberry banana bread recipe is healthy as it doesn’t have any added sugars.
HOW TO MAKE BANANA BLUEBERRY BREAD
STEP ONE
Preheat oven to 180°C.
Mash banana.
STEP TWO
Add eggs, vanilla, maple syrup and mix until combined.
STEP THREE
Add yoghurt and mix until combined.
STEP FOUR
Add flour, baking flour and salt and mix until combined.
STEP FIVE
Fold in blueberries.
STEP SIX
Pour into baking tin and place one banana sliced in half on top.
STEP SEVEN
Bake in oven for 1 hour, or until skewer comes out clean.
Allow to cool for 10 minutes.
STEP EIGHT
Transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
BLUEBERRY BANANA BREAD
Ingredients
- 2 bananas
- 1.5 cups plain flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- pinch salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup greek yoghurt
- 3/4 cup frozen blueberries
Instructions
THERMOMIX METHOD
Preheat oven to 180°C.
Place bananas into mixing bowl and mash 5 sec / speed 6. Add eggs, vanilla and maple syrup and beat 10 sec / speed 4. Scrape down sides of the bowl.
Add yoghurt and mix 10 sec / speed 4.
Add remaining ingredients (except for blueberries) and combine 20 sec / speed 4.
Add blueberries then mix 10 sec / REVERSE / speed 3.
Pour into loaf tin and bake for 1 hour, or until a skewer comes out clean.
Allow to cool in tin for 10 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack.
NON THERMOMIX METHOD
Pre heat oven to 180°C.
In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients; flour, baking powder and salt.
In another bowl mash the bananas with a fork. To the bananas, add the eggs, vanilla, maple syrup and combine well. Then add the yoghurt and whisk until no lumps.
Make a well in the centre of the dry ingredients, add the wet mixture and fold gently til combined. Fold through the blueberries.
Bake in a greased loaf tin for 1 hour. Cool in tin for 10 mins, then on a wire rack.
Notes
- This freezes well, just cut into slices first.
- Bananas Not Ripe Enough? if your bananas are too green, there’s a method to make them softer. Bake for 15-20 minutes at 150°C. Once cooled, the insides should be nice and soft.
- Don’t over-mix – over-mixing the batter can cause the gluten to develop. This can cause the bread to become too dense when baked.
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