Description
A delightful treat that combines the sweetness of ripe bananas with the tartness of fresh blueberries and a refreshing twist of lemon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas, melted butter, and sugar. Mix until smooth, then add the eggs, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Stir until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
- Gently fold in the fresh blueberries and pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs. If the top begins to brown too quickly, loosely cover it with foil during the last 15 minutes of baking.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10–15 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and serve plain, or with a little butter or cream cheese. Enjoy!
Notes
- Don’t overmix the batter; it can make the bread tough.
- Use ripe bananas for the best flavor and sweetness.
- For extra lemon flavor, add more lemon zest.
- Use frozen blueberries if fresh ones aren’t available; just don’t thaw them before adding.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Lemon Blueberry Banana Bread, Banana Bread, Blueberry Bread, Lemon Bread