Blueberry Banana Bread

This blueberry banana bread recipe is super moist, fluffy, and has a gorgeous tender crumb. It uses pantry staple ingredients, so no eggs or dairy. 

You can NEVER go wrong with banana bread.

It’s like the baking staple every family has in their homes.

I know thousands of you have loved my recipe for vegan banana bread, but this might be better.

Adding blueberries into the mix took on a brand new flavor profile!

The banana and blueberry combination is such a fantastic one, and just like my original recipe, this WON’T last long in the house.

Bonus? It’s made using simple and affordable pantry staple ingredients.

Table of Contents

1. Why this recipe works
2. How to make blueberry banana bread 
3. Tips to make the best recipe
4. Storage instructions
5. Recommended tools to make this recipe
6. More Banana Bread Recipes
7. Frequently asked questions
8. Blueberry Banana Bread

Why this recipe works

• No eggs. Unlike most banana bread recipes, this skips the eggs completely.
• Healthier. Like in our healthy banana bread, we swap out traditional white flour or white whole wheat flour which adds extra fiber and nutrients. 
• Perfect texture. Like any good banana bread, this one is super moist in the middle and has a tender crumb. 
• Made in one bowl. This is the kind of quick bread to make when you want to make the least mess in the kitchen. 

What we love about this banana blueberry bread recipe is just how versatile it is! I love enjoying a slice for breakfast (with a protein shake or eggs on the side) or when I want a little snack for afternoon tea! 

How to make blueberry banana bread 

The Ingredients

• Bananas– Mashed, ripe bananas are best. They are sweeter and also yield an even more moist loaf.
• Butter or margarine– Always choose butter from a block, not a tub. It bakes so much better.

• Sugar– I like to use white sugar as it bakes more evenly. Brown sugar tends to sink in the middle but you can use some of it instead of all white sugar. 
• Vanilla extract– A must for any good banana bread recipe!
• Milk– I used almond milk but any milk works. 
• Apple Cider Vinegar– You won’t taste it, but when combined with the baking soda, helps leaven the loaf, and also gives it rise.
• Salt– Brings out the natural sweetness!
• Baking soda– Acts as a rising agent, when paired with the apple cider vinegar.
• All-purpose flour– Also known as plain flour. As mentioned earlier, I used white whole wheat flour just to add some extra nutrients.

• Cinnamon– Adds some warming spices to it.
• Blueberries– I prefer using fresh blueberries but frozen blueberries work too. 

The Instructions

You only need one bowl to prepare this banana bread with blueberries.

Start by mixing together your dry ingredients in a large bowl. Then, add your wet ingredients to the flour mixture, except for your blueberries. Do not over-mix, just mix until the dry and wet are incorporated. Using a rubber spatula, fold through your blueberries.

Pour the batter into a loaf pan greased with cooking spray and bake for 45-50 minutes, checking around the 40-minute mark. Once a toothpick comes out clean, remove it from the oven and let it cool in the pan completely.

Tips to make the best recipe

• Use ripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter your bread will be. 
• Use fresh blueberries: Fresh blueberries will always bake better than their frozen counterparts. If you do use frozen ones, don’t thaw them. 
• Toss blueberries in flour: Toss the blueberries in a little flour before adding them to the batter to prevent them from sinking. 
• Don’t overmix: Mix the ingredients until just combined. Overmixing can result in a denser bread. 
• Add lemon zest: If you love our lemon blueberry cake, infuse those flavors in this loaf by adding some lemon zest. 
• Add foil. If you notice the tops of your banana bread browning too fast, add some aluminum foil. 

Storage instructions

To store: Leftovers can be kept at room temperature, covered, for at least three days. If you’d like the bread to keep longer, store it in the refrigerator. 

To freeze: Place slices of the bread in a freezer safe bag and store it in the freezer for up to 6 months. 

Recommended tools to make this recipe

• Mixing bowls. We include a medium and small bowl, so no one misses out!
• Spatula. To fold everything together (and prevent overmixing!).
• 5-inch loaf pan. The ideal size for the perfect loaf. 

More Banana Bread Recipes

• Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
• Strawberry Banana Bread
• Cinnamon swirl banana bread
• Oatmeal banana bread
• Almond flour banana bread
• Coconut flour banana bread

Frequently asked questions