Name: Blueberry Banana Bread
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h 10 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 3
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup olive oil; 1 + 1/2 cups sugar (or 3/4 cup maple syrup); 3 large eggs; 2 tsp. vanilla extract; 1 cup (8-ounces) sour cream; 2 tsp. ground cinnamon; 3 large (about 2 cups) ripe bananas- mashed; 1/2 tsp. salt; 3 tsp. baking soda; 3 + 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour; 1 + 1/2 cups of fresh blueberries; powdered sugar, to garnish

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The Ultimate Blueberry Banana Bread is packed with fresh blueberries and bananas, bursting with flavor, making it the perfect treat to serve. Each bite is super moist and delicious. This recipe will make 2 and even 3 loaves of quick blueberry banana bread, enough to enjoy one and freeze some.

A blueberry banana bread is sliced on a long white platter.

The Ultimate Blueberry Banana Bread

Our Blueberry Banana Bread is moist and loaded with delicious blueberry flavor. The flavor of bananas is subtle but gives the bread its fluffy and moist texture.

This delicious breakfast bread recipe only needs one mixing bowl, good-quality ingredients, and fresh blueberries! Plus, it freezes beautifully, too!

Best of all? This is made with wholesome ingredients! And, ingredients you probably already have on hand. No chemicals or preservatives…only the best for your family.

This is our favorite recipe and is adapted from our Ultimate Banana Bread – Super Moist! And it is AMAZING, to say the least. If you love banana-flavored treats, be sure to try our Chocolate Chip Banana Bread and Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins recipes next!

*This recipe will yield 2 (9-inch) or even 3 (8-inch) loaves, depending on the size of the bread pans you use. It gives you plenty to feed a crowd and freeze a loaf or two.

Additionally, our blueberry banana bread will complement any breakfast buffet. It’s so good that everyone might pass on the eggs with toast and go for the second serving.

Ingredients Overview:

We used our favorite two 9 x 5 bread pans for this recipe, so you can serve, and one to freeze. You can also make it with one large 13 x 9 Cuisinart sheet pan, and make it a sheet cake.

Olive oil
Sugar (or Maple syrup)
Eggs
Vanilla extract
Cinnamon
Sour cream
Salt
Flour
Baking soda
Plus, 3 large bananas
Fresh Blueberries

All the ingredients placed on the counter.

Adding Blueberries:

Fresh bananas are what make this bread super moist.
Feel free to add some fresh blueberries on top as well, it adds an extra decadent texture and flavor that melts in your mouth.
It’s the blueberry flavor that makes this bread irresistible.

How to Make The Ultimate Blueberry Banana Bread?

For this recipe, you will need only one large mixing bowl and a hand-held mixer. But if you prefer, you can use a whisk too. But first, let’s go over our easy-to-follow steps, so you can understand what’s involved before you start:

PREHEAT your OVEN to 300F degrees (150C).

Blend the First Half of the Ingredients: In one large mixing bowl, add the 3 eggs, 1 cup olive oil, 1.5 cups sugar (or 3/4 cup maple syrup), 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 1 cup sour cream, and 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon. Blend with a hand-held electric mixer until smooth.

2. Mash the Bananas: Use a fork to mash the bananas, one at a time. Then add them to the mixture and blend until the batter is smooth.

One large mixing bowl with wet ingredients to blend, and a small bowl, and fork mashing a banana.

3. Add the Dry Ingredients: Measure the rest of the ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon salt, 3 teaspoons baking soda, and 3+1/2 cups of flour (blend one cup at a time). Blend into a smooth and creamy mixture. The batter will be smooth and thick.

4. Next Prepare the Blueberries: Place the blueberries in a small bowl. Remember to reserve some to place on top of the bread. Toss in 1/2 tablespoon of flour and stir until the blueberries are coated evenly. Then gently fold them into the batter. NOTE: The flour coating the blueberries will help prevent them from sinking to the bottom of the bread while baking.

A large mixing bowl with mixture, a white bowl with blueberries coated with flour, and folded into the mixture.

5. Pour into Bread Pans: Divide the batter into 2 baking pans. Top with some blueberries. Place them onto the middle rack in the oven and bake (see my notes below in the recipe card).

Options to Garnish on Top…

These blueberry banana breads are so good, they don’t need any embellishments. You can easily serve them warm or chilled. But, if you prefer to jazz them up, here are a few options:

Scatter powdered sugar over them.
or a drizzle with a simple glaze on top.

Pro Tips and Tricks

Keep in mind thatall ovens vary. Therefore, the best way to know when your loaves of bread are ready is when a toothpick inserted in the center of each bread comes out clean.
Never Throw Out Those Ripe Bananas! Remove their skins, toss them into a zip-lock bag, and freeze. Then you’ll have them whenever you want to whip up this quick bread.
Allow the bread to cool in the loaf pans for at least 5 minutes before removing. Then allow them to cool completely before wrapping with clear wrap and storing.

Storing and Freezing:

Best to wrap each bread with a clear wrap, and tightly. Then store the loaves of bread in the refrigerator to keep them fresh longer, about 2 weeks.
You can freeze banana bread too, and for up to 2 months.

A white platter with a blueberry banana bread sliced with fresh blueberries on the side.

Delicious Blueberry Banana Quick Bread

Your family and friends will LOVE this recipe for blueberry banana bread! There’s nothing better than wholesome ingredients.

And, if my other daughter, who hates bananas, actually loves the flavors in this one? Well, that says it all! … but don’t take our word for it, you’ll have to give it a try!

ENJOY!!

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Blueberry Banana Bread

Yield: 3 quick breads

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes

The Ultimate Blueberry Banana Bread. This crowd-pleasing, classic breakfast bread shows us how blueberry banana breads can be a busy cook's best friend. All you have to do is whisk up an easy batter, bake and freeze!

Ingredients

1 cup olive oil
1 + 1/2 cups sugar (or 3/4 cup maple syrup)
3 large eggs
2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 cup (8-ounces) sour cream
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
3 large (about 2 cups) ripe bananas- mashed
1/2 tsp. salt
3 tsp. baking soda
3 + 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour
1 + 1/2 cups of fresh blueberries
powdered sugar, to garnish

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 °C).
Grease THREE 8 x 3 loaf pans using 1 tablespoon of butter, or spray with cooking oil, dust with some flour, and set them nearby. Or, grease TWO 9 x 5 loaf pans.
In ONE large mixing bowl, beat the 1.5 cups of sugar (or 3/4 cup of maple syrup), 1 cup of olive oil, 3 eggs, 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract, and 1 cup of sour cream. Beat together with a hand mixer until well combined.
Add the mashed bananas, and beat again for a few seconds. Next, add the 2 teaspoons of cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 3 teaspoons of baking soda (hold the flour last) and beat until well combined.
Beat in 3.5 cups of flour, one cup at a time. Use a spatula to scrape down the sides. Beat on medium speed until well combined, about 1 minute. The batter should be thick and creamy.
Next, in a small bowl, measure 1 + 1/2 cups of blueberries and toss in 1/2 tablespoon of flour. Use a spoon to gently stir and toss the blueberries until they are covered with flour. Add them to the batter and gently stir the blueberries into the mixture. Do not over-stir.
Pour and divide the batter equally into the prepared baking pans. Sprinkle on top of each pan with a few blueberries.
Place the loaves on the middle rack in the oven.
BAKE for 1 hour for three (8 x 3 pans). OR Bake for 1 hour and 10 minutes, for two (9 x 5 pans), or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
Remove from oven and allow to cool for 15 minutes. Invert and remove loaves from pans, and allow to cool for an additional 10 minutes. Then, while slightly warm, wrap loaves of bread tightly with clear wrap. Refrigerate. They will stay fresh all week long. NOTE: You can freeze the loaves of bread for up to 3 months. Before serving, allow the bread to completely defrost, transfer it onto a serving platter, and sprinkle with powdered sugar on top.
Makes 2 loafs (9x 5) or 3 blueberry banana breads (8 x 3)

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 16 servings (2 loaves) Serving Size: 1 serving
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 328Total Fat: 12.9gCarbohydrates: 47.7gFiber: 2gSugar: 20.1gProtein: 5g

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