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The Most Moist Blueberry Banana Bread with Optional Crumb Topping

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You will love this easy banana bread recipe loaded with juicy blueberries and the natural sweetness of ripe bananas. This loaf results in a tender crumb and is perfect for a quick breakfast or satisfying snack.

Ingredients

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  • 3 large very ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
  • For Crumb Topping (Optional): 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup packed brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter cut into small pieces

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan, or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the mashed bananas, melted butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until just combined.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon if you are using it.
  4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix; a few streaks of flour are fine.
  5. Gently fold in the blueberries. If using frozen blueberries, do not thaw them first.
  6. If making the crumb topping, combine the topping flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Cut in the cold butter using your fingers or a pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. If using the topping, sprinkle the crumb mixture evenly over the top of the batter.
  8. Bake for 50 to 65 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. If the top browns too quickly, loosely tent the loaf with foil after 40 minutes.
  9. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before carefully turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

  • For the best flavor and moisture, use bananas that are heavily spotted or almost completely black.
  • If you want a more intense blueberry flavor, gently toss the blueberries in one tablespoon of flour before folding them into the batter. This helps prevent them from sinking to the bottom.
  • This banana and blueberry loaf freezes well. Wrap cooled slices tightly in plastic wrap and then foil.

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