Blueberry Banana Loaf

This is an excellent recipe for banana blueberry loaf! Be sure to mash the bananas with a fork, don't puree them, this gives for a better texture to the loaf. This recipe makes two loaves, I have even made these in mini loaf pans also. These loaves freeze wonderful, and are even taste better the following day! I have used cranberries in place of the blueberries --- I have recently reduced the ingredient amounts to this recipe to yield one loaf instead of two, you may omit the cinnamon if desired.

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 2  cups all-purpose flour
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon nutmeg
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 1⁄2 cup white sugar
• 1⁄2 cup brown sugar
• 2  teaspoons vanilla (or use maple extract)
• 3  large eggs
• 2  ripe bananas, mashed
• 1 1⁄2 cups blueberries (fresh or frozen)

Directions

1. Set oven to 350 degrees.
2. Set oven rack to second-lowest position.
3. Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
4. In a bowl combine the flour with the next 4 dry ingredients.
5. In a bowl, cream the butter with sugar and vanilla until fluffy (about 4-5 minutes until no sugar granules remain, this is important!).
6. Add in eggs, and beat well (about 2-3 minutes).
7. Mix in the mashed banana until combined, then using a wooden spoon mix in the flour mixture just until combined.
8. Fold in the blueberries.
9. Transfer to prepared baking pan.
10. Bake for about 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.