Blueberry Banana Bread

This blueberry banana bread recipe is the perfect summer treat! Not only is it moist and delicious, it’s also naturally gluten-free, sweetened without refined sugar, and high in protein.

When you just can’t decide between banana bread and blueberry muffins, blueberry banana bread is here to save the day. (Or at least save you from having to make a decision.) 

This recipe has the best of both treats—moist, tropical banana bread studded with fresh, juicy berries. And my version of banana blueberry bread is healthy, too!

Why You’ll Love This Blueberry Banana Bread Recipe

• A tried-and-true flour combination. The base of this blueberry banana bread is a blend of almond flour and quinoa flour, which yields the most amazing texture and adds protein. (You might recognize this combo from my Cinnamon Apple Banana Bread and Vegan Gingerbread Loaf!) 
• So easy. Because quick breads should be, well, quick, this banana blueberry bread comes together in just 10 minutes and you can easily make it in one bowl if you’d like. 
• Sweet, juicy blueberries. I love the sweetness and juiciness blueberries add to banana bread. They really make the bread extra moist, too!

What You’ll Need

Scroll down to the recipe card below this post for ingredient quantities and full instructions.

• Blanched almond flour – It's important to use superfine, blanched almond flour in this blueberry banana bread recipe since it has the finest texture and a mellow color. 
• Quinoa flour – This is a great flour to add to your gluten-free baking because it's high in protein and helps with structure. Here's where to get the best deal on quinoa flour.
• Flaxseed meal
• Arrowroot powder – Sometimes this is labeled as arrowroot starch. 
• Coconut sugar
• Coconut flour – Coconut flour is surprisingly high in protein and fiber, making it another healthy addition to our banana blueberry bread.
• Ground cinnamon
• Vanilla powder or extract
• Baking soda
• Salt
• Eggs – Let these come to room temperature before you start the recipe. Room temperature eggs will hold more air when you beat them, giving your banana bread more rise.
• Mashed banana – The darker, the better! An over-ripe banana doesn’t only add sweetness, it also gives the bread a more pronounced banana flavor.
• Olive oil – Or your oil of choice.
• Maple syrup – Or your liquid sweetener of choice.
• Apple cider vinegar
• Blueberries – You can use fresh or frozen in this recipe.
• Turbinado sugar – Optional, for garnish.

Can I Make This Recipe Without Eggs?

This is one of the most common questions I get about my almond flour quick breads and I'll be honest and tell you that I haven't found a good option for an egg-free version.

The benefit that eggs provide here, aside from the binding properties, it's that they also help the bread rise and stay risen. Flax eggs make the bread too dense because it doesn’t rise properly, and sometimes this results in the bread not baking all the way through.

How to Make Blueberry Banana Bread

• Prepare. Preheat your oven to 350ºF and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
• Mix the dry ingredients. Whisk together the dry ingredients in a mixing bowl. 
• Mix the wet ingredients. In another mixing bowl, beat the eggs, mashed banana, oil, syrup, and vinegar until the mixture is smooth.
• Combine the wet and dry ingredients. Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients and stir just until combined. Fold in the blueberries.
• Bake. Pour the batter into the loaf pan and sprinkle the top with turbinado sugar. Bake on the center rack for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the top of the bread is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean.
• Cool. Let the bread cool in the pan for an hour, then turn it out onto a wire rack to finish cooling before slicing and serving.

Tips for Success

• Make it in one bowl. If you want to save on dishes, start with your wet ingredients and then fold in the dry ingredients. You can just mash the banana in the bowl, whisk in your eggs, add the remaining wet ingredients, and then add the dry ingredients.
• Don’t switch up the recipe base. While you can put your own unique spin on this recipe (more on that below!), the base of the recipe is carefully formulated and tested with these exact flours in these exact proportions. If you make changes, it won’t turn out the same!
• Let it cool completely. Although it’s hard to resist warm banana bread, let the bread cool before you cut into it. You’ll get cleaner slices that way!

Blueberry Banana Bread Variations

There’s a lot of room for customization with this recipe! Here are some ideas:

• Add lemon or orange zest to the batter.
• Slather the top of the bread with coconut butter icing.
• Melt coconut butter and a tiny bit of coconut oil in the microwave and drizzle it over the cooled bread. (That’s what I did in these photos!)
• Swap half the blueberries for raspberries or chopped strawberries.
• Stir chopped walnuts or hemp seeds to the batter.

Serving Suggestions

This banana blueberry bread is perfect as-is, but I love giving it a light toast in the toaster oven and spreading it with some homemade chia jam. It's filling and comforting, but still light and refreshing. 

You can make it dessert-worthy by topping it with a dollop of coconut whipped cream, or make a personal-sized breakfast trifle by layering cubes of blueberry banana bread with vegan yogurt, fresh berries, and lemon zest.

Can I Make This Blueberry Banana Bread Recipe Into Muffins?

Yes, you can easily pour the bread batter into a muffin tin and make muffins instead. You’ll get about 12 muffins from this recipe; bake them at 375ºF for about 25 minutes (start checking them for doneness around the 23-minute mark).

How to Store

This blueberry banana bread recipe stores just as well as the traditional version! Wrap it tightly and it will keep at room temperature for about 3 days. 

Can This Recipe Be Frozen?

Yes, you can freeze your banana blueberry bread for up to 3 months. Wrap it tightly and let it thaw at room temperature before serving.