Blueberry Banana Bread

Blueberry Banana bread is a tasty and easy bread to whip together. This bread uses up ripe bananas and blueberries.

Blueberry banana bread is a delicious quick bread. Banana bread has always been a popular quick bread, it uses up lots of overripe bananas. Blueberries are a great addition to banana bread. They provide juicy bites of blueberry dotted throughout the bread slices.

We have a few tips and tricks in this post to help you make the tastiest blueberry banana bread! We also have a printable recipe card in the post so you can always have the recipe on hand.

How do you prepare Blueberries for Cooking?

To prepare blueberries for cooking or baking, it is essential to properly wash them. Blueberries can carry dirt and debris on the outer skin layer. Inspect blueberries for tiny bits of stem attached, remove all stems. Wash blueberries in the sink to remove any remaining debris. Spread blueberries out in a single layer on a paper towel. Let blueberries dry completely.

Should you bake with Fresh or Frozen Blueberries?

For baking breads or muffins with blueberries either fresh or frozen berries can be used. If the blueberries are going to be baked into a bread or muffin, the blueberries will come out the same. During the baking process the blueberries will burst and bake into the bread, this is the case for both fresh or frozen blueberries.

If you are topping a dessert with blueberries, use fresh blueberries. frozen will appear soggy wilted as they thaw. You can make pancakes or waffles with fresh or frozen blueberries as well.

What happens when you bake with Blueberries?

When blueberries are baked the blueberry flavor is enhanced. The sweetness of the blueberry comes forward in baked goods making it a delicious addition. There are a few common problems that can happen when baking with blueberries.

The first problem is blueberries sinking to the bottom of the baked good. Blueberries are heavy fruit and tend to sink down in the batter during the baking process. This is especially true in recipes with very thin batter. To help combat this problem, don’t over mix the batter. Over mixing can thin the batter and cause the blueberries to fall.

Another way to avoid sinking blueberries is coating them first. Roll them in flour or cornstarch before folding them into the batter. This will help them stick in the batter and make it less likely that the berries will sink.

The second issue that people come across is blueberries bleeding or streaking through the batter. This can cause the baked good to have a marbled look, or a stained and messy appearance. The blueberries need to be gently folded into the batter right before baking to avoid this. Make sure the blueberries you are using are not mushy. Use blueberries that are ripe, but not losing their outer skin layer.

Why is my banana bread gooey in the center?

Banana bread can be gooey when it is under baked. Bananas contain a lot of moisture and the cooking times can vary. Always make sure that the bread is fully baked before removing it from the oven. Banana bread takes at least 50 minutes to bake. Check the center with a toothpick and don’t be tempted to pull it from the oven too early.

Too many bananas in the bread can also throw off the moisture level in the bread. Too many bananas will not allow the bread to fully bake. Always follow the recipe amounts for banana bread. Don’t throw in extra bananas, the bread might have trouble baking properly.

Should you rinse frozen blueberries before baking?

Blueberries should be rinsed before baking. When blueberries are frozen properly they are not rinsed. This is to protect the “bloom” on the outer skin layer. The bloom is a protective coating that protects the blueberries from harmful bacteria. Always rinse frozen blueberries in the sink before using them in baked goods or other foods.

Ingredients for Blueberry Banana bread:

• Bananas
• Blueberries
• Granulated Sugar
• Eggs
• Baking Soda
• Salt
• Vegetable oil
• Flour

We have put together a printable recipe card so you can always have the recipe with you! Just hit the print button and save the recipe for the Blueberry Banana Bread.

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