Blueberry Banana Bread

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition.
4. Add the mashed bananas and vanilla extract, and beat until combined.
5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Fold in the blueberries.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Interesting Facts

• Banana bread is a quick bread, meaning it doesn't require rising time like traditional breads.
• Adding blueberries to banana bread gives it a delicious sweet-tart flavor.
• Bananas are a great source of potassium, fiber, and antioxidants.