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Blueberry Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread

Blueberry Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread: Your New Cozy Favorite

This Blueberry Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread perfectly marries bananas and blueberries for a delightful treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 3 medium Ripe Bananas The riper, the better
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Can reduce if bananas are very ripe
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar Adds depth of flavor
  • 2 large Large Eggs
  • 1/4 cup Neutral Oil (Vegetable/Coconut/Canola) Melted butter can enhance flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup Fresh or Frozen Blueberries If using frozen, do not thaw
For the Cinnamon Swirl
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar Adjust sweetness as needed
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
Optional Toppings
  • Raw Sugar For a crunchy texture
  • Rolled Oats Sprinkle before baking
  • Additional Blueberries For extra flavor on top
  • Sprinkle of Cinnamon Enhances appeal and spice

Equipment

  • loaf pan
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. In a large bowl, mash bananas and mix in sugar, eggs, oil, and vanilla.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mix until just combined.
  5. Fold in the blueberries into the batter.
  6. Mix brown sugar with cinnamon for the swirl.
  7. Layer half of the batter in the pan, sprinkle with half of the swirl mix, add remaining batter, and finish with the rest of the swirl.
  8. Bake for 55-65 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Let cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use ripe bananas and avoid overmixing the batter to keep the bread light and fluffy.

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