Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Blueberry Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread, a moist and flavorful treat that combines the sweetness of ripe bananas with juicy blueberries and a hint of cinnamon. This easy-to-make bread not only boasts a beautiful swirl pattern but is also perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Enjoy it warm with butter or cold as a refreshing snack; it’s versatile enough to impress at any gathering. Plus, it’s freezer-friendly, making it ideal for meal prep!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for swirl)
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (for swirl)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In a larger bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add mashed bananas, yogurt, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Combine sugar and cinnamon for the swirl mixture.
- Pour half the batter into the pan; sprinkle half the swirl mixture and half the blueberries. Repeat with remaining batter, topping with leftover swirl mixture and blueberries.
- Gently swirl through batter using a knife.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg