Tuesday, June 7, 2016

Blueberry Banana Bread


Banana bread has always been a favorite of mine for brunch. It's the perfect way to use overripe bananas, and I love that there are countless versions of the recipe (think chocolate chips & muffins). This was my first time adding fresh blueberries to my banana bread and I must say the result was absolutely delicious. I also sprinkled cinnamon sugar on the top before baking, creating a sweet crust - highly recommended!

ingredients
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 granulated sugar, separated into two 1/4 cups
1/2 butter, softened
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 overripe bananas, smashed
2 eggs
7 tablespoons milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups flour
2 cups blueberries, fresh or frozen (if frozen, rinse with water and pat dry)
1 teaspoon cinnamon

directions
{1}
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease a 9x5x3" loaf pan with butter and coat with sugar (add 2 tbsp. of granulated sugar to the bottom of the pan and shake side to side until evenly covered)
{2}
In a stand mixer, cream together butter, brown sugar and 1/4 cup of granulated sugar on low speed. Add smashed bananas, eggs, milk and vanilla.
{3}
In a separate bowl, combine flour, salt and baking soda. Add the flour mixture to the to the batter, and mix on low until just incorporated. Stir in blueberries. Pour into prepared pan.
{4}
Combine the remaining 1/4 cup granulated sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Sprinkle evenly over the top of the batter.
{5}
Bake at 375 for 45-50 minutes, until a toothpick comes out with a few crumbs. Cool completely before removing from pan. Enjoy!

35 comments:

  1. Is it odd that I don't like banana bread at all? My mum makes them often but I just don't have the tastebuds for them, lol.

    MAY | WWW.THEMAYDEN.COM

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    1. Maybe this one will change your mind ;)
      Thanks May! x

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  2. I love banana breads and it's the first kind of bread I usually buy whenever we go to bakeshops. Thanks for the recipe <3

    xoxo,
    SHAIRA // BORACAY Travel Diary

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  3. I love banana bread! Never thought to add blueberries - yum!

    Amy Ann
    Straight A Style

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  4. Good recipe, have a good day

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  5. This looks so so good! Seems like a fairly easy recipe to follow along with!

    Denise | Fashion Love Letters

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    1. It was very easy to throw together! Thanks Denise!

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  6. Yummm, I need this bread in my life, like immediately. :) Thanks for sharing, babe!

    -Ashley
    Le Stylo Rouge

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  7. I'm so into everything blueberries right now, so this is a total yum in my book :)

    Shauna

    www.lipglossandlace.net

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  8. This looks so yummy!!!

    XO
    Molly
    www.trendychickadee.com

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  9. I am obsessed with banana bread and usually make mine only with bananas and oats so I have to try this one with blueberry asap because it looks yummy!:)
    xx
    http://putitallonme.com/

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  10. it looks so tasty! x

    jess x | https://wellwellgirls.blogspot.tw/

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  11. I've never thought of using a toothpick to see if a cake is baked properly- what an amazing idea :) I am drooling over this blueberry banana bread

    Rachel xx
    http://www.thedailyluxe.net

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  12. I'm a huge fan of banana bread and blueberry muffins so this is just the best of both worlds! I will definitely be making this soon!!!

    www.rosyoutlookblog.com

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  13. I love me some banana bread but I've never tried it with the blueberries! Sounds amazing!

    <3 Shannon
    Upbeat Soles

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  14. This combinations sounds absolutely delicious! I can't wait to give this a try! Thanks for sharing!
    xo, Whitney and Blaire
    Peaches In A Pod

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  15. Yummm! I love banana bread and with the blueberries I can totally justify it as healthy. LOL
    XO,Gina
    www.classyeverafterblog.com

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    1. It's like a fruit salad right?! Haha! Thank you Gina!

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  16. Oh so delicious! Thanks for sharing darling! Happy Monday!
    much love, Len
    http://www.lenparent.com

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    1. Thank you Len! Wishing you a great week lady!

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