Best Banana Bread Recipe (with Blueberries)

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This soft banana bread with blueberries is a long-time favorite in our family! It's perfect for using up ripe bananas. The blueberries make the it extra moist and fruity. The best banana bread recipe you will find!

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With loaf cakes there is often a risk that they are dry and boring. Not so with this amazing banana bread with blueberries!

This moist banana bread is ideal for the weekend. It's quick to make and goes well with afternoon coffee, brunch or a cozy picnic.

The bananas and butter ensure a soft, moist texture. And then all the blueberries! With 250 grams / 9 ounces I found the ideal amount for me. This means I have a lot of blueberries on my fork and at the same time the delicious banana vanilla flavor is still very present.

How to make the best banana bread recipe

Mix flour, grated nuts, ground oat flakes, baking powder and salt in a bowl.

Beat sugar, butter and eggs in a separate bowl using a hand mixer or food processor until fluffy. Whipping these ingredients together makes the banana bread extra soft and fluffy.

Now fold the dry ingredients and blueberries into the butter and egg mixture. Only stir them in as long as necessary, otherwise there is a risk that the banana cake will become sticky.

After you have poured the dough into a loaf pan, bake it in the preheated oven for about 55 minutes.

After it has cooled, you can spread the delicious banana bread with blueberries with a glaze made from powdered sugar and lemon juice. OMG this glaze. Its sour and sweet at the same time and adds such a wonderful flavor. It makes the best banana bread recipe complete.

Best Banana Bread Recipe with Blueberries - Tips & FAQ

Which bananas work best for this recipe?

Use only very ripe bananas. Means those whose peel already has a lot of brown spots. You don't want the floury, hard bananas, BUT the soft, sweet ones. Why? They are much sweeter than yellow or sill lightly green bananas, they are softer and they have a much better and more intense flavor.

Is there anything I should consider when baking the banana bread?

Mix the ingredients only as long as neccessary. If you mix the batter too long you will release the gluten of the flour which would make the texture firm and sticky. The quicker and "rougher" you'll mix the ingredients, the better.

How long should I bake this banana bread?

The baking time can vary depending on your oven. I recommend to do a toothpick test after 50 minutes in the oven. If the dough still sticks on the toothpick, leave the banana bread in the oven for another 5 minutes. If the surface is already brown enough for your taste, you can place aluminum foil on top of it for the remaining baking time. This way the banana bread with blueberries will continue to bake without the surface becoming too dark.

Can I use frozen blueberries?

Yes! If you don't have fresh blueberries at home, you can also use frozen berries and mix them directly into the dough. The baking time will then be extended by a few minutes.

Which glaze did you put on top of this banana bread?

It's a delicious glaze made out of lemon juice and icing sugar. It is so good and actually makes it to the best banana bread recipe. The freshness and acidity of the lemon combined with the sweetness of the sugar goes perfectly with it. However, it is not a must, BUT it is still highly recommended. 🙂

Can I freeze the banana bread with blueberries?

Yes. You can freeze it very well. To do this, let it cool completely. You can freeze it whole or sliced. Depending on size, remove from freezer 1-4 hours before serving and allow to thaw at room temperature.

Spread the glaze onto the banana bread AFTER it has frozen.

Have you already tried this recipe for the moist Almond Butter Banana Bread ? CLICK HERE to see the recipe.

If you have even more ripe bananas which should be used you need to try my Healthy Breakfast Muffins with Nut Streusel . They are super moist, loaded with fruits and such a tasty breakfast!