Ingredients and Weight:
- All-purpose flour: 3 cups (360g)
- Sugar: 1 1/2 cups (300g)
- Baking soda: 1 tablespoon (14g)
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon (2g)
- Ground cinnamon: 1 teaspoon (2g)
- Nutmeg: 1/4 teaspoon (1g)
- Bananas, ripe and mashed: 2 cups (400g)
- Butter, melted: 1 cup (227g)
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon (5ml)
- Eggs, large: 2 (100g)
- Blueberries, fresh or frozen: 1 cup (120g)
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
50-60 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In a separate bowl, combine the mashed bananas, melted butter, vanilla extract, and eggs.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the blueberries.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information:
Per slice (1/8 of loaf):
* Calories: 250
* Fat: 10g (15% DV)
* Cholesterol: 45mg (15% DV)
* Sodium: 145mg (6% DV)
* Carbohydrates: 45g (15% DV)
* Protein: 5g (10% DV)
Dish Characteristics:
- Moist and flavorful with a sweet banana flavor
- Blueberry topping adds a pop of color and sweetness
- Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert
- Can be made ahead of time and stored at room temperature for up to 3 days
User Comments:
- "This banana bread is so good! It's moist and fluffy with just the right amount of sweetness. The blueberries add a nice touch too."
- "I made this for my kids and they loved it. It was so easy to make and it turned out perfect."
- "This is one of my favorite banana bread recipes. It's always a hit with my friends and family."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Do not overmix the batter, as this can result in tough bread.
- If you don't have fresh blueberries, you can use frozen blueberries. Just thaw them before adding them to the batter.
- For a sweeter bread, you can add more sugar to taste.
