Whole Wheat Blueberry Banana Bread
Indulge in this deliciously wholesome Whole Wheat Blueberry Banana Bread! Bursting with fresh blueberries, this nutritious loaf is made with whole wheat flour for an extra boost of fiber and a delightful nutty flavor. Perfect for breakfast, a snack, or dessert, this bread is moist and full of flavor.
Servings: 12
Ingredients
Batter Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups Farmer Direct Foods Whole White Wheat Flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup salted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 3 overripe medium bananas
- 3/4 cup buttermilk or milk kefir
- 3/4 cup dried blueberries, coarsely chopped
Cinnamon Crunch Topping
- 1/4 teaspooon cinnamon
- 1 1/2 Tablespoon granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350℉ (325℉ if using glass) and grease the bottom and corners, or line with parchment, an 8 x 4 inch loaf pan.
- Mix topping ingredients together, set aside.
- Mash bananas in a bowl. Stir in buttermilk, set aside.
- Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon in a medium bowl, set aside.
- Cream together the softened butter, brown sugar and vanilla until combined, about 2minutes.
- Add eggs, one at a time, and beat until smooth and creamy.
- Add ⅓ of the dry mixture to the creamed mixture and mix until combined. Add ½ of the mashed bananas and mix until combined. Repeat until all of the banana and flour mixtures have been added.
- Fold dried blueberries into the mixture until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan, sprinkle topping on and bake for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes before removing to a cooling rack.