Banana-Blueberry Buttermilk Bread

I have made this many times in a variety of ways – large bread pan, mini muffins, large muffins, etc. I always add lemon zest to this because I find blueberries to be very sweet. I usually use frozen blueberries because the quality if more consistent year-round. I have altered this to make this with lemon zest and raspberries and it was honestly even better with that combination. I have never found this recipe to be lacking in flavor or sweetness, but the lemon zest is really necessary.

Very moist and tasty! I had to bake this about 20 minutes longer than listed, but after reading other reviews checked it at 25 minutes and covered it loosely with foil to prevent the edges from burning as they were already getting very done. That saved it, and gave it a nice chewy crust while remaining moist and tender inside. I added a lemon’s worth of fresh zest (about 1 tablespoon) to the batter. This is the first bread with blueberries I’ve made where they didn’t all sink to the bottom. Pros: Easy, holds together well Cons: Takes longer to bake, edges get overdone

Not bad, but needs help This is ok, but is in serious need of some vanilla. At least 1/2 t., maybe a full teaspoon. Also, it took 1 1/2 hour to bake – before that the knife inserted in the center came out literally wet with batter! That said, I would make it again because I like the texture, but would be sure to add vanilla. Pros: good texture Cons: lacks flavor, too long to back

Very moist and tasty. I needed to use up 3 ripe bananas and came across this recipe. I bake a lot and this was easy to make. I followed recipe exactly. Muffins are moist. Muffins cooked about 20 minutes. In addition to 12 full muffins, I had enough batter left over for a mini loaf. Pros: Easy, moist, healthy Cons: A little bland

Easy, Moist, and Tasty I made this last night using frozen cranberries tossed with a bit of sugar instead of blueberries. Didn’t have buttermilk, so used the vinegar trick-put 2 tsp. of vinegar in the measuring cup before adding skim milk to the 3/4 C. line. Also used regular whole wheat flour because I don’t have pastry flour. Took another poster’s tip and used 1 C. unbleached white flour, 1 C. whole wheat, and 1/4 C. cornstarch. Added 1 t. vanilla to the liquid ingredients. 375 degrees is too hot for my oven and dark pan. I baked the bread at 350 for 65 minutes. I was surprised that despite using 3 bananas, the banana flavor does not overpower the bread and the texture was not mushy, which can sometimes happen when baking with ripe bananas. As you can see, I made some changes and the recipe is very forgiving, as it came out perfectly and was delicious. I plan to make it again, maybe with blueberries when they are in season.

Tasty I had to cover it with foil eventually because the top was browning so much and I didn’t want it to burn, but otherwise it was really good. Next time I will put in more blueberries, maybe 2 cups, and also more cinnamon and nutmeg. Pros: Really great taste, good texture, nice and moist Cons: Mushy middle even when top was dark brown

TastyI had to cover it with foil eventually because the top was browning so much and I didn’t want it to burn, but otherwise it was really good. Next time I will put in more blueberries, maybe 2 cups, and also more cinnamon and nutmeg.Pros: Really great taste, good texture, nice and moistCons: Mushy middle even when top was dark brown

Very Good! Similar to another poster, I added 3 Tbsp of Cornstarch to my whole wheat flour and the bread came out very moist. I also added frozen blueberries. I had to cook mine about 70 minutes. Delish!

not difficult to make, and the result was very yummyI used frozen blueberries, and it came out terrific! Everyone who’s had it gave it thumbs up, which is saying something, considering the review came from a picky ten-year-old!Pros: easy to make, easy to eat!Cons: none

not difficult to make, and the result was very yummy I used frozen blueberries, and it came out terrific! Everyone who’s had it gave it thumbs up, which is saying something, considering the review came from a picky ten-year-old! Pros: easy to make, easy to eat! Cons: none

Wow, really good! I made this to take with us on a long plane trip. Did we make some co-passengers jealous! This was absolutely delicious. I made no changes to the recipe whatsoever- it was perfect as is. I do agree with other’s observations- watch the baking time carefully, the outside browns a bit more than you’d like to get the inside fully cooked. Definitely use the toothpick to check on it or you might end up with a gooey center if you use the external appearance as your judge. Will be making this again next time I have ripe bananas and blueberries on hand. Pros: Moist bread Cons: none

I can’t believe it’s healthy! I love anything with blueberries, and I love banana bread. I couldn’t believe it when I ran into this recipe. I had to try it. I did add chopped toasted walnuts and I know that ups the calorie count-but only added about a half cup. This came out so good it was hard to stop at one portion. I have never been disappointed at this web site. Pros: moist, easy to make, blueberries Cons: you can’t eat just one portion

YUM I baked this today since I had banana’s that needed to be used. I was leary using so much whole wheat flour but this bread came out moister than expected. This is a definite “keeper” and healthy to boot! Pros: Easy to make, great taste Cons: none

YUMI baked this today since I had banana’s that needed to be used. I was leary using so much whole wheat flour but this bread came out moister than expected. This is a definite “keeper” and healthy to boot!Pros: Easy to make, great tasteCons: none

YummyWe make the muffin version of this recipe and even my banana hating 8 year old loves them. Everyone who tries them wants the recipe. It’s become a staple muffin recipe in our household. Especially when the bananas get very ripe.

Yummy We make the muffin version of this recipe and even my banana hating 8 year old loves them. Everyone who tries them wants the recipe. It’s become a staple muffin recipe in our household. Especially when the bananas get very ripe.

ExcellentGreat taste. Hubby and my 18 month old just loved it! I didn’t change the recipe at all… kept everything the same as the recipe called for in the ingredients. The only thing is, if the batter gets too thick add a little milk to thin it out a bit so the bread doesn’t get dry.

Excellent Great taste. Hubby and my 18 month old just loved it! I didn’t change the recipe at all… kept everything the same as the recipe called for in the ingredients. The only thing is, if the batter gets too thick add a little milk to thin it out a bit so the bread doesn’t get dry.

This recipe was so easy to make. It was very moist and tasted so good. I added 1/4 cup choped pecans for crunch. Only thing I had a problem with was the outside cooked quicker than the inside. I baked it for the time the recipe called for and it was the perfect golden brown, but when I inserted a stick in it, it was still battery in the middle. I kept adding more time, 5 minutes at a time until it ended up being 15 minutes longer than the required time. The middle finally got done, but the outside was a little too dark for my taste. I have a really old gas oven that gets too hot. How can I fix this problem so the next time I bake something battery, the inside will be finished without the outside being overdone? It was still good though.

Amazing! I despise bananas, but loved them in this! Doubles the amount of blueberries, mmmm. The outside of the bread developed a beautiful brown crusty-crust while the inside remained incredibly moist, and the two textures complemented each other wonderfully. The bread had just a touch of sweetness, which was perfect. Will definitely be making again very soon!

Amazing! I despise bananas, but loved them in this! Doubles the amount of blueberries, mmmm. The outside of the bread developed a beautiful brown crusty-crust while the inside remained incredibly moist, and the two textures complemented each other wonderfully. The bread had just a touch of sweetness, which was perfect. Will definitely be making again very soon!