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Healthy Blueberry Banana Bread Recipe

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  • Author: Mary & Susan
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Healthy Blueberry Banana Bread is a wholesome twist on a classic favorite, combining the natural sweetness of ripe bananas and fresh blueberries with the hearty goodness of white wheat flour. Perfectly spiced with cinnamon and lightly sweetened with honey, this moist loaf makes a delicious breakfast treat or snack that’s both nutritious and satisfying.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups white wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup butter (melted, cooled)
  • 1 cup fork mashed banana (about 3 ripe bananas)
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 2 eggs (beaten)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Add-ins

  • 1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a loaf pan by spraying it with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the white wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, gently blend the melted (but cooled) butter with mashed bananas, honey, beaten eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and uniformly mixed.
  4. Fold in Blueberries: Carefully fold the blueberries into the wet mixture, ensuring they are evenly distributed without bursting.
  5. Combine and Pour: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, folding gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan.
  6. Bake the Bread: Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs. Remove from oven and allow to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Use ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture in the bread.
  • To prevent blueberries from sinking, toss them lightly in flour before folding into the batter.
  • Check doneness at 50 minutes to avoid overbaking; baking time may vary depending on your oven.
  • Store leftover bread wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
  • For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with coconut oil or non-dairy margarine.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
  • Category: Baking
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://mysimpledish.com/healthy-blueberry-banana-bread-recipe/