Just like the classic, but this blueberry banana bread is studded with juicy fruit for a fresh upgrade.

A handful ofwalnutsadds some crunch, though its just as yummy without them.

Learn how to make blueberry banana bread.

Southern Living Blueberry Banana Bread

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Serve up a slice at your nextbrunch get-together.

If they’re deeply browned all over and are leaking liquid, they’ve gone too far.

When you need banana bread, you need banana bread!

Southern Living Blueberry Banana Bread sliced on plates

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To ripen your bananas quickly, place (whole, unpeeled) onto a lined baking sheet.

Bake at 300oF until the exteriors are completely black and the bananas are tender to the touch.

Let cool, then peel and scoop out the flesh to use in your recipe.

Southern Living Blueberry Banana Bread ingredients

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For longer storage, refrigerate for up to one week, or freeze for up to three months.

If freezing, consider wrapping slices individually for quick grabbing and thawing when you need them.

Bring to room temperature or toast lightly before serving.

Southern Living Blueberry Banana Bread dry ingredients in a bowl

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you could also serve slices of this banana bread as a fruit-forward base for dessert.

Grease a 9- x 5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray.

Add bananas, eggs and vanilla and beat on medium until combined.

Southern Living Blueberry Banana bread sugar and oil in mixing bowl

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Add flour mixture and beat on low speed until just combined.

Add blueberries:

Gently toss the blueberries with the remaining 1 Tbsp.

Fold the blueberries and walnuts (if using) into the batter.

Southern Living Blueberry Banana Bread batter in bowl

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Bake bread:

Pour the batter into prepared loaf pan.

Bake 65-75 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes!

Southern Living Blueberry Banana Bread batter in mixing bowl

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Bananas and blueberries pair nicely.

Just think of blueberry pancakes served with sliced bananasthey create a fruity duo with a tangy-sweet flavor profile.

The best way to keep banana bread moist is by not overbaking it.

Southern Living Blueberry Banana Bread batter in loaf pan

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Ripe bananas should keep the texture moist.

Just bake until a toothpick inserted comes out clean, and cool completely before slicing.

Southern Living Blueberry Banana Bread baked in pan on wire rack

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