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Easy Blueberry Banana Bread With Toasted Nuts

This Easy Blueberry Banana Bread With Toasted Nuts is moist, bursting with fresh blueberries, and enhanced by crunchy toasted nuts. Perfect for any time of day!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 3 medium very ripe bananas The riper, the better for sweetness and moisture.
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs whisked
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 cup blueberries fresh or frozen
  • 1/4 cup nuts pecans or walnuts, chopped and toasted

Equipment

  • Loaf pan (9x5 inch)
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Cooling rack
  • Oven thermometer (optional)
  • Dry skillet

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your loaf pan with butter or line it with parchment paper to ensure the bread releases easily after baking.
  2. Place the chopped nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat. Stir frequently for about 3-5 minutes until they become fragrant and lightly browned. Set aside to cool.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas with a fork until smooth. Stir in the melted butter, vanilla extract, and whisked eggs until everything is well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. This ensures your spices and leavening agents are evenly distributed.
  5. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet banana mixture using a spatula. Mix just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender.
  6. Carefully fold in the blueberries and toasted nuts, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.
  7. Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs attached.
  8. Allow your bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a cooling rack. Slice and serve once it’s cooled enough to handle.

Notes

  • Use very ripe bananas for the best natural sweetness and moist texture.
  • Toss blueberries lightly in flour before folding to prevent sinking.
  • Store bread in an airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
  • Try swapping blueberries with raspberries or blackberries for variety.
  • For a vegan version, replace eggs with flax eggs and use plant-based butter.