Berry Banana Loaf Recipe

Tired of boring banana bread? This vibrant Berry Banana Loaf elevates the classic with juicy blueberries, sweet strawberries, and optional raspberries! A burst of berry flavor complements perfectly moist banana bread, creating a healthy yet decadent treat. This recipe takes a simple banana loaf and transforms it into a colorful and delicious masterpiece, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack. Get ready to impress!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 311.8 kcal
Protein 12g
Rating 4.2 (5 Reviews)
Berry Banana Loaf

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

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Ingredients for Berry Banana Loaf

  • All Purpose White Flour
  • All Purpose Flour
  • Quick Cooking Rolled Oats
  • Eggs
  • ½ cup canola oil
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup applesauce
  • Bananas
  • 2% Low Fat Milk
  • Baking Powder
  • Baking Soda
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • Strawberry
  • ½ cup raspberries (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

How to Make Berry Banana Loaf

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x9 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a food processor, puree 2 large ripe bananas until smooth.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs, ¾ cup granulated sugar, ½ cup canola oil, and ½ cup applesauce until well combined.
  4. Add the pureed bananas and mix until just incorporated.
  5. Stir in ½ cup milk.
  6. In a separate bowl, gently combine 1 cup blueberries, 1 cup strawberries, and ½ cup raspberries (optional) with 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon and ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg.
  7. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon baking powder, and ¼ teaspoon salt.
  8. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  9. Gently fold in the berry mixture.
  10. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  11. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Want to unlock deeper, more complex flavors? Try toasting your whole spices before grinding them, or blooming ground spices in a little warm oil to enhance their aroma. Deglazing your pan with a bit of stock, wine, or even water after browning ingredients can capture those tasty caramelized bits, adding richness to your dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

9 g

Sugar

74g

Fat

6g

Carbs

17g