Blueberry Banana Bread Recipe

If you love classic banana bread but want to take it up a notch, this Blueberry Banana Bread is here to brighten your day! Studded with juicy blueberries and topped with a luscious vegan cream cheese frosting, every bite is irresistibly soft, bursting with flavor, and the perfect mix of comforting and fresh.

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Ingredients You’ll Need

You won’t believe how easy it is to whip up this Blueberry Banana Bread! Each ingredient has a starring role, from the overripe bananas that lend sweetness and moisture, to the blueberries that add bright pops of flavor and color. Here’s what makes this loaf so special:

• Overripe bananas: The riper the better—spotty bananas mash easily and give the bread its signature sweetness and irresistible moist crumb.
• Unsweetened almond or oat milk: Keeps the loaf dairy-free and wonderfully tender. Choose your favorite plant-based milk.
• Melted vegan butter: Adds rich flavor and helps create that perfect, delicate texture.
• Maple syrup: A natural sweetener with caramel undertones that plays beautifully with banana and blueberries.
• Baking powder & baking soda: These make your bread rise tall and fluffy—don’t skip or skimp!
• Vanilla extract: Rounds out all the flavors and adds a cozy aroma.
• All-purpose flour (regular or gluten-free): The traditional backbone of banana bread; for a gluten-free loaf, use a 1:1 blend.
• Almond flour (or extra all-purpose): Makes every slice extra moist and soft with a lovely crumb.
• Fresh or frozen blueberries: Burst with juicy flavor—use fresh when in season, frozen when not, so you never have to miss out.
• Vegan cream cheese, vegan butter & powdered sugar (for frosting): Whip together for a silky, tangy-sweet topping that takes this loaf over the top!

Variations

Once you’ve mastered this Blueberry Banana Bread, there are so many fun ways to make it your own! With just a quick swap or addition, you can easily adapt the recipe to suit your pantry or your cravings.

• Nutty Crunch: Add a handful of chopped walnuts or pecans to the batter for extra texture and richness.
• Lemon Zest Twist: Grate some fresh lemon zest into the batter to brighten up the flavors even more and enhance the berries.
• Chocolate Lovers’ Dream: Stir in vegan chocolate chips along with the blueberries for double the delight.
• Refined Sugar-Free: Skip the frosting and reduce the maple syrup slightly for a breakfast-perfect loaf with less sweetness.

How to Make Blueberry Banana Bread

Step 1: Prep Your Pan & Preheat

Start by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C) so it’s ready when you are. Lightly grease a loaf pan with non-stick spray or line it with parchment paper for easy removal—no sticky situations here!

Step 2: Mix the Wet Ingredients

In a large bowl, mash those beautifully overripe bananas with a fork until mostly smooth. Then whisk in the almond or oat milk, melted vegan butter, maple syrup, baking powder, baking soda, and vanilla. Make sure everything is thoroughly combined for an even, flavorful batter base.

Step 3: Add the Flours

Add the all-purpose flour and almond flour into your wet mixture. Stir gently just until a thick, shaggy batter forms. It’s okay if there are a few streaks left—this helps your Blueberry Banana Bread stay tender.

Step 4: Fold in the Blueberries

Now comes the fun part: carefully fold the blueberries into your batter. If you’re using frozen, add them straight from the freezer—this helps keep them from bleeding too much color into the bread.

Step 5: Bake Until Golden & Enjoy the Aroma

Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake for about 50 minutes, or until the loaf has risen nicely and turns golden on top. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out mostly clean (a few moist crumbs are perfect). If the loaf is browning too quickly but the center isn’t quite done, tent it loosely with foil and keep baking until set.

Step 6: Cool and Add the Frosting

Carefully remove the loaf from the pan and let it cool—this helps set that gorgeous crumb. While it cools, whip up the vegan cream cheese frosting by beating together the cream cheese, melted vegan butter, and powdered sugar until silky smooth. Drizzle the frosting generously over the cooled loaf, slice, and get ready for the best Blueberry Banana Bread moment!

How to Serve Blueberry Banana Bread

Garnishes

A drizzle of vegan cream cheese frosting is dreamy, but you can also sprinkle a few extra fresh blueberries or a whisper of lemon zest on top to make each slice pop. For a crunchy finish, dust with toasted sliced almonds just before serving.

Side Dishes

This Blueberry Banana Bread is right at home alongside a creamy oat latte, a glass of almond milk, or a big fruit salad for a bright brunch. For a more decadent spread, serve it with extra vegan cream cheese or a pat of vegan butter on the side.

Creative Ways to Present

Try slicing your Blueberry Banana Bread and layering the slices parfait-style with vegan yogurt and granola for a showstopping brunch centerpiece. Or cut into cubes and skewer with fresh fruit for a playful party platter everyone will love.

Make Ahead and Storage

Storing Leftovers

To keep your loaf as fresh as the day it was baked, wrap any leftovers tightly in plastic wrap or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days. After that, transfer to the fridge where it will stay tender and delicious for several more days.

Freezing

Blueberry Banana Bread freezes beautifully! Just wrap slices or the whole loaf (without frosting) in plastic wrap and foil, then stash in a freezer-safe bag. It’ll keep for up to 2–3 months—thaw overnight in the fridge whenever a craving hits.

Reheating

To reheat, simply warm individual slices in the microwave for about 10–20 seconds, or pop them in a toaster oven until just heated through. If you added cream cheese frosting, add it after warming for the best texture and taste.

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Final Thoughts

I can’t wait for you to enjoy this Blueberry Banana Bread as much as I do! Bursting with berries, rich with banana, and crowned with silky frosting, it has a way of turning any day into something special. If you bake a loaf, don’t forget to share a slice (if you can bear it)—I promise, you’ll want to make this again and again!

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