This flavorful Blueberry Bread is bursting with juicy blueberries and makes a tasty breakfast, snack, or evening treat!
My family loves to enjoy banana bread in the morning with their breakfast. Yesterday, I looked through my freezer thinking I had a few frozen bananas, but realized I used them up already.
I had told my son that he could help me make some bread, but once I realized I had no bananas, I decided to look around for what I did have.
I ended up coming across our bag of frozen blueberries. So, our plan to make banana bread quickly changed to blueberry bread.
With juicy blueberries throughout, this Blueberry Bread is packed with flavor and freezes perfectly!
When my family lived in Seattle, we would all venture out to the local farm to go blueberry picking. It would take no time and we would end up with several pounds of fresh berries. Sometimes we made muffins, other times it was cobbler, but we always used those up!
Now that we live in Houston, blueberry picking isnt as popular and there aren’t as many places to get them, so I tend to stick to my local grocery store. Not as fresh and fun, but still just as tasty!
My son was put in charge of adding the ingredients as I handed them to him and let me tell you, what a great helper he was! For four years old, he is definitely a cook/baker in the making.
Once this was baked and cooled, we cut ourselves each a piece and decided that it was a new favorite! We ended up having this after dinner for our “dessert” and everyone loved it.
My oldest son had two slices and asked for more the next morning with breakfast. We warmed this up slightly in the microwave and spread a bit of butter on it. End result was pure perfection!
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Not only is this Blueberry Bread incredibly simple to make, but there aren’t very many ingredients, so it is something you may even be able to whip up with what you have on hand already!!
Enjoy and make sure you also check out the video tutorial!
Moist, flavorful quick bread BURSTING with berries throughout! Print the recipe below for a breakfast, snack, or tasty sweet treat option!
Blueberry Bread
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cups flour
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 1/2 cups blueberries (fresh or frozen)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar.
- Add in the eggs and milk.
- Add in th flour and baking powder.
- Once all is combined, carefully fold in the berries.
- Grease mini loaf pans, muffin pans, or a regular loaf pan.
- Pour batter evenly into greased pan(s), about 2/3 full.
- Place pan(s) in preheated oven, 350 degrees, for about 70 minutes if regular loaf, 35 minutes if mini loaves, or 30 minutes if muffins. *Every oven is different, so keep an eye on it
- Remove from oven once toothpick comes out clean when inserted in center of bread.
- Allow to cool slightly before removing from pans and serving! ENJOY!
Nutrition
Barb
The bread looks delicious Kristin…..lots of blueberries which is a favorite fruit of mine. Plus like you said it looks easy peasy to make.
Kristin
For sure! My entire family loved this! I will definitely be making it again soon 🙂
Anonymous
This looks great
Kristin
I definitely is, 🙂
joyce henderson
delicious
Kristin
Definitely! Its a favorite in my house 🙂
L
How much flour…looks amazing..
Kristin
2 cups flour 🙂
This bread is definitely a favorite of mine!!
Linda
My husband is diabetic so can I substitute some of the ingredients in your recipes to accommodate his needs?
Kristin
It just depends on what you are wanting to substitute. I would say yes though, because most substitutions work great in this 🙂
chrisdomino
I was thinking it might also make a great french toast too>
Kristin
Oh definitely! Let me know if you try that and how it turns out! Yum!!
Kelley
Hi Kristen! I made this today,but a had a couple of bananas that were getting pretty ripe, so I mashed those in as well. it was really good and moist! Thanks for sharing!
Kristin
That is a great idea adding in the banana. I will have to remember that for next time! Thanks!
JoElla
I used a mini muffin pan for these(i had a little batter left over). i didnt have enough blueberries so i filed the gap with strawberries (1/2 cup). i also added a tsp of vanilla. turned out great!! i think ill use this a a base for more concoctions, I like to experiment. 🙂
Kristin
Great additions, I am so glad you enjoyed this! Be sure to let me know what else you try!
Sue
Is suppost to fall or shrink down after cooling HELP followed the recipe wondering if it needs more cook time suggestions ?? Still good
Kristin
Hmmmm, mine has never done that. Did you use fresh baking powder? Make sure that is fresh as I have made other foods before using old baking powder and they didn’t turn out well. Also, it could be the baking time as each oven varies, maybe try extending it a few minutes? Hope the next batch is great!!
mary
Do you thaw the blueberries first?
Kristin
Take them out of the freezer before making the bread, and as you are combining ingredients, they will thaw enough to be able to pop right in. No need to thaw beforehand! Enjoy!!
Sue
Hi, my heart is broken as the love of my life has passed away, and I came across your recipe and am going to make, as it looks easy and comforting. Just want to say thanks for posting.
Kristin
Oh I am so sorry to hear that Sue! Sending hugs and prayers your way! I hope you enjoy the bread!
Dar
Looks like a great recipe, but for newbies to the bread world… softened butter? Melted…straight from the fridge?
Cook 70 mins (or about) and if you are using larger pan, not as long? Isn’t it usually the opposite? (I am seriously stumped).
And cook around 70 minutes, until toothpick comes out clean (except for blueberry markings)??
Kristin
Oops, sorry for the confusion! Softened butter usually means take the stick out (or however much you need) and allow it to get to room temperature on the counter. I usually put mine on the counter 30-45 minutes before I start baking and once I am ready to use it, its good to go!
Sorry for the wording regarding 70 minutes, it has been corrected. 70 minutes if using large pan, not as long if using smaller pans.
Yes, cook around 70 minutes, every oven is different though, so typically stick a toothpick into a few spots and if it comes out clean (minus blueberry) and not full of batter, you are good to go!!
Enjoy!
Gregory
I can’t wait to make this!
Kristin
Hope you enjoy!!
Joan A. Miller
Looks Great, Will Be Making It Soon
Kristin
Hope you enjoy!!
Paula
How long do I bake for using muffin pan
Kristin
Start with about 20-25 minutes and then keep an eye on the muffins from that point!
Becka
Recipe looks awesome….just wondering about salt? Did you use any? If so how much?
Kristin
Nope, I don’t use any salt. I have used salted butter before and it was great, however, I have also used margarine and unsalted, and it was just as tasty. Enjoy!!
Sarah
This is in the oven baking right now. Cant wait to try a slice! Thank you for the recipe
Kristin
How did it turn out?? Hope you enjoyed!
Debbie
If the blueberries are frozen, do I need to thaw them first?
Kristin
Personally, I don’t because by the time I am ready to use them, they are semi thawed. Enjoy!
chloe nelson
how many mini loaf do you get out of this
Kristin
About 4-5 mini loaves depending how high you fill it!
Paula
How many mini loaf pans?
Kristin
About 4 mini loaves 🙂
Annette
This bread is delicious. Added a touch of vanilla and had to get rid of all blueberries so I added about 2 cups. Very lite and moist. Will definitely make again. Thanks for the recipe.
Kristin
Yea! Glad to hear you enjoyed it! Great idea on adding a bit of vanilla! Yum!
Shannon
All purpose flour?
Kristin
Yep! All purpose! Enjoy!
Inna
Will whole wheat flour work?
Kristin
Use 3/4 cup of whole wheat flour to completely replace 1 cup of white flour. Whole wheat flour is denser and heavier than regular white flour. Hope that helps!
sherry Robinon
Do you flour the blueberries before you add them to keep them from falling to the bottom?
Kristin
I hadn’t in the past, but recently started doing so and it works great! You don’t “have” to, but its a great idea!
Vicki Breslow
Anyone try to make this Vegan style? Any success?
Kristin
Hmmmm, never tried it but be sure to let me know what you think if you do!
Doris
Do l need to toss the berries in flour first to keep them from sinking to the bottom of the pan?.Thevrecipe sounds terrific!.im 61 and have never made blueberry anything yet..can’t wait to try making it!
Kristin
I typically like to toss the berries in about 1 tbsp. flour prior to adding them into the batter, but its not required! More preference than anything! Hope you enjoy!! Keep me posted how it turns out!
Jeri
I have put blueberries IN my banana bread for years. The combination is delicious and sooo juicy.
Kristin
Great idea! I have done that too and its always a hit!
Christine
Made it last week. Turned out amazing. Like better than the loaves they sell at Starbucks. I’m trying it now just banana. Delish.
Kristin
Yea!! What a great review! Thanks so much for your feedback and so glad to hear you enjoyed it!
Kathy G.
Absolutely delicious! Not too sweet. Added 1 tsp vanilla.
Kristin
Yay! Glad you enjoyed! Great idea on adding vanilla!
Patricia
I guess adding vanilla is the secret. I just made this and think it tastes terrible. Sorry, but will not make it again.
Kristin
Oh no! Such a bummer! What is wrong with the flavor if you don’t mind me asking?!