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Blueberry Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread Recipe

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This Blueberry Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread is a delicious twist on classic banana bread, featuring fresh blueberries and a sweet cinnamon sugar swirl throughout. Moist and flavorful, it’s perfect for breakfast, snack, or dessert, combining the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with the vibrant burst of fresh blueberries and warm cinnamon aroma.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

Wet Ingredients

  • 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

Fruit

  • 1 cup fresh blueberries

Cinnamon Swirl

  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan to ensure the bread does not stick.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon until evenly combined. Set aside.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar using a mixer until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in eggs one at a time to the creamed butter and sugar. Then add the mashed bananas, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract, mixing until the batter is smooth and homogenous.
  5. Combine Dry and Wet Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, folding gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender.
  6. Prepare Cinnamon Swirl Mixture: In a small bowl, combine the 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, mixing well.
  7. Layer Batter and Swirl Mixture: Pour half of the banana bread batter into the prepared loaf pan. Evenly sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar mixture over the batter, then scatter half of the fresh blueberries on top.
  8. Add Remaining Batter and Toppings: Pour the remaining batter over the cinnamon sugar and blueberries layer. Sprinkle the remaining cinnamon sugar mixture and blueberries on top.
  9. Create the Swirl: Using a knife, gently swirl the cinnamon sugar into the batter to create a marbled effect but do not overdo it to maintain visible swirls.
  10. Bake the Bread: Place the loaf pan in the oven and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating the bread is fully cooked.
  11. Cool Before Serving: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes to firm up, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture.
  • Do not overmix the batter after adding the flour to keep the bread soft and tender.
  • You can substitute fresh blueberries with frozen ones; just do not thaw to avoid color bleeding.
  • This bread keeps well stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to a week.
  • For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend designed for baking.

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