Description
This Blueberry Lemon Banana Bread is moist, flavorful, and perfect for breakfast or a snack. The combination of ripe bananas, fresh blueberries, and a hint of lemon zest makes it irresistible!
Ingredients
2 ripe bananas, mashed
1 cup fresh blueberries
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the mashed bananas, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
6. Gently fold in the blueberries.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
8. Bake for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove it from the pan and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
Notes
For added flavor, you can sprinkle some extra blueberries on top before baking.
Store leftover banana bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg