This blueberry banana bread (or loaf) is moist, delicious and loaded with blueberries! It’s naturally sweetened and makes a perfect sidekick with your favouite cuppa tea or coffee. Without refined sugar, this blueberry banana bread with honey is a healthier quick bread you’re going to love.
Hi friends!
We love blueberry recipes around here! Like, a lot.
Some of my faves are baked blueberry donuts, blueberry cake and blueberry bread pudding. Heck, I even use them in savoury recipes, like this blueberry BBQ sauce (so good on ribs, by the way!)
So, when I found some frozen blueberries in our freezer coupled with the way too ripe bananas sitting on our counter, I knew what had to happen! Blueberry banana bread it was!
Why We Love This Blueberry Banana Bread With Honey
- This berry bread is prepped in about 10 minutes.
- It’s a great way to use overripe bananas that are sitting on your counter.
- Fresh or frozen berries can be used.
- This loaf is naturally sweetened with maple syrup and bananas (and, of course, sweet blueberries).
- It’s super yummy, especially with your favourite cuppa!
Can I Use Fresh Blueberries Instead of Frozen?
Absolutely!
I kept the frozen berries mostly frozen until they were ready to use. I find that when they thaw, they’re quite delicate and burst easily.
Whatever you use, be careful in incorporating them into the batter and always dust with flour before adding (to prevent them from sinking into the batter).
It’s inevitable that some blueberries will burst and bleed into the batter. Not a big deal, at all. It just makes for a prettier presentation when they’re whole.
Can I Glaze This Loaf?
You most certainly can!
Because I kept this more of a low sugar banana blueberry loaf, I kept things simple and left out a glaze.
If you want to glaze, though, go for it! Just glaze once the loaf has completely cooled (or it will absorb right into the loaf).
Can I Freeze This Loaf?
You bet! This fruity loaf freezes beautifully!
Just wrap the cooled blueberry banana bread well with plastic food wrap and place into a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months. Don’t forget to label what it is with the recipe name and date it was made so you’ll know for later.
It thaws pretty quickly on your countertop.
Tip: I like to pre-slice before wrapping and freezing so I can take it out as I want (or crave) it.
Tip: If you’re going to freeze this loaf, it’s best to glaze after it’s thawed. The glaze will look prettier that way.
Tips and Variations
- Gently stir those blueberries in with a spatula, being careful not to break too many.
- When storing your blueberry banana bread, ensure it’s fully cooled. You don’t want to trap moisture from the steam coming out.
- When cutting the loaf into slices, a serrated knife works best.
- Instead of cinnamon and nutmeg, try the zest of one lemon or orange.
If you make this blueberry banana bread with honey, be sure to leave a comment below!
Blueberry Banana Bread With Honey
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus 2 tablespoons to dust blueberries
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ⅓ cup honey
- 1.5 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 ripe bananas, about 1 cup
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt
- 2 large eggs
- 1.5 cups blueberries
- baking spray or butter, to grease loaf pan
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Meanwhile, in a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Set aside. Spray a 9-inch x 5-inch non-stick loaf pan with baking spray or grease with butter and set aside.Note: You can also line the loaf pan with some parchment paper, allowing some parchment paper to overhang over the sides of the the pan (so you can easily remove the loaf once it's baked and cooled). I like to spray the parchment paper with baking spray too.
- Add softened butter, honey and vanilla extract to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment (or use a mixing bowl with a hand mixer) and blend until combined and smooth, about 3 minutes.
- Add mashed bananas and yogurt and blend. Add eggs, one at a time, blending until just combined.
- Slowly blend in reserved flour mixture. Don't overmix.
- In a bowl, dust blueberries with 2 tablespoons of flour, stirring to coat.
- Gently stir berries into batter, being careful not to break too many. Use your mixer on low or use a spatula.
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until golden brown on top and a wooden skewer or cake tester inserted in the centre of the bread comes out clean.Note: Bake time may vary depending on your berries and how juicy they are. Just baked until there is no wet batter when you insert a wooden skewer through the centre. If your bread is browning too much and is not yet set, you can loosely cover with aluminum foil.
- Let the blueberry banana bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before removing and allowing to cool for another 10 minutes or so before slicing.
Notes
- Gently stir those blueberries in with a spatula, being careful not to break too many.
- When storing, ensure your loaf is fully cooled. You don’t want to trap moisture from the steam coming out.
- When cutting the loaf into slices, a serrated knife works best.
- Instead of cinnamon and nutmeg, try the zest of one lemon or orange.
A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.
Tried this recipe?
If you do make this recipe, thank you!! It would mean so much if you could leave a comment below. Love to know how you enjoyed it, and it helps other readers too!
AJ
This is without question, the best banana bread I have ever had in my life. I am gluten-free so I used Bob’s Red Mill 1:1 and it turned out beautifully. Thank you!
Dawn | Girl Heart Food
Wow, thank you so much for the lovely compliment, AJ! Made my day!! So very happy you enjoyed the recipe!!
Matt - Total Feasts
I love banana bread, and I love blueberries. What is there not to love about this combo! Great idea Dawn!
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
Thanks so much, Matt!
Carol
Dawn I made your blueberry banana bread with honey! It looks absolutely beautiful!! Almost too good to eat but we did. Its so moist and flavourful. Definitely make again!
Dawn | Girl Heart Food
Thank you very much, Carol!! So happy you enjoyed the recipe and happy to hear you’ll make it again. It’s wonderful with tea or coffee. 🙂
Alex
Blueberry and banana go so well – I love this idea! Huge banana bread fan here, so always happy to make a different version 😉
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
They really do! Thanks Alex.
Kelly | Foodtasia
Dawn, this loaf is perfection! The perfect way to dress up banana bread!
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
Thank you, Kelly!
Marissa
How did you pack SO may blueberries into this gorgeous loaf, Dawn? It looks absolutely wonderful and needs to happen in my house ASAP!
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
Lol…I just love ’em! Thanks Marissa! Enjoy!
Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen
Banana bread is my fave! I love that you added blueberries–it’s impossible to go wrong when they’re involved. This looks awesome, Dawn!
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
I agree! Thank you, Kelsie!
David @ Spiced
This bread looks amazing, Dawn! I love me some quick breads, and I totally could devour a slice or four of this bread with my morning coffee. (And right on cue, my belly just rumbled. Haha!) The honey is a fun twist in this one…I’ll have to try it out. And I’m really intrigued by the idea of maple syrup in there, too. Sounds delicious! Pinned!
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
Lol! Thanks David!
Katherine | Love In My Oven
Dawn we would DEVOUR this! It looks delicious!! Blueberries are the best in baked goods! And that honey on it, perfection. Pinning and definitely trying soon!
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
Thanks Katherine! Enjoy!
Valentina
Blueberry, honey and lemon — oh my! What an amazing combination of fresh flavors. I love that flour dusting tip, too! Hope you’re well, Dawn. 🙂 ~Valentina
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
Thank you, Valentina! Same to you!
Leanne
I have overripe bananas and blueberries in my freezer so this loaf recipe is perfect timing. I always appreciate a tasty refined sugar-free sweet treat. So I can totally justify a slice for breakfast with my coffee! Love that this one is bursting with berries too!
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
Awesome! Thanks Leanne. Enjoy!
Karen (Back Road Journal)
Wish I had blueberries and bananas in my kitchen, your photos make me want a slice of that bread.
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
Thank you so much, Karen!
Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen
I can’t wait to add this to my baking list Dawn! I’m always up for making a quick bread. And this flavor combination is one of my favorites!
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
Yay! Thank you, Mary Ann. Enjoy!
Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers
Blueberries and bananas are a winning combination! Such a great treat and wonderful to have on the counter to snack on 😉
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
Totally! Thanks Jennifer!
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I love it just by seeing it….how will i feel when i taste it!! This looks amazing! Love that melty pat of butter on all that deliciousness! Happy day!! XO
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
Woo hoo! Thank you, Annie! You’re so sweet! XO
Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop
Those blueberries are perfectly dispersed in that bread! Tossing them in flour is a step I often skip, but I can see how important it is. This looks like a delicious loaf of banana bread!
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
Thanks Kathy! It really works. 🙂