Blueberry Walnut Banana Bread

Blueberry Walnut Banana Bread is the perfect blend of fruity, nutty, richness topped with a silky blueberry glaze.

Why You Should Make This Recipe

• Flavor – The natural sweetness of ripe bananas with a burst of fresh blueberries combined with crunchy walnuts creates an amazingly delightfully quick bread. Topped off with a sweet and tangy blueberry glaze it’s perfect for breakfast or dessert.

• Texture – The combination of bananas, blueberries, and walnuts not only adds taste but also ensures a moist and tender texture.

• Nutrient-Rich – Walnuts not only contribute a satisfying crunch but also bring healthy omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, and nutrients, making this bread not just a treat for your taste buds but added goodness for health.
• Quick and Easy – This is a “quick bread” meaning it takes no yeast and no rising time. Just mix and bake.

Ingredients

Bread

• 2-3 very ripe bananas
• 1/3 cup melted butter
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 egg – slightly beaten
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 ½ cups flour
• pinch of salt
• 1 ¼ cups fresh blueberries
• ½ cup chopped walnuts

Blueberry Glaze

• 1/3 cup fresh blueberries
• 1 tbsp water
• 1-2 cups confectioner’s sugar

Let’s Make Blueberry Walnut Banana Bread

Bread

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. In a bowl, toss the blueberries with 1 tablespoon of flour and set it aside.
3. Beat together butter, sugar, vanilla, and egg until the mixture is well combined, and then set it aside.
4. Using a potato masher or fork, mash a banana into a rough pulp.
5. Add the mashed banana to the butter, sugar, and egg mixture and mix it well.
6. In a separate bowl. add flour, baking soda, and salt and whisk to combine.
7. Add the flour mixture to the banana mixture and mix until combined.
8. Fold in nuts and blueberries.
9. Spray a loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray and pour the mixture into it.
10. Bake for 55-65 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
11. Allow the bread to cool for an hour before removing it from the pan.
12. Once it’s cooled, glaze the top with a blueberry glaze.

Blueberry Glaze

• 1. Place the blueberries and water into a small pot and heat it on high heat.
• 2. Wait for it to boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer for 5 minutes.
• 3. Remove the pot from heat and use a potato masher to mash the blueberries.
• 4. Allow the mixture to cool for 5 minutes.
• 5. Strain the blueberry juice into a small bowl and get rid of the blueberry pieces.
• 6. Whisk the blueberry juice and confectioner’s sugar together until smooth.

Krazy Kitchen Mom Tips

• Ingredients – Use ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and flavor. Opt for plump, fresh blueberries, and ensure your walnuts are fresh and crunchy.
• Two to three mashed bananas should yield a little less than a cup.
• To ripen bananas that are not yet ripe, place them in a paper lunch bag overnight. They should be ripe in the morning.

• Gentle Folding Technique – When incorporating blueberries and walnuts into the batter, use a gentle folding technique to avoid overmixing. This preserves the structure of the batter and prevents the blueberries from breaking and coloring the entire mixture, resulting in a more visually appealing bread.