Looking for a way to start the day off with a healthy breakfast? This loaf of Blueberry Banana Bread is made with yogurt, fresh fruit, and oats. It's a delicious way to start any day.
If you like this bread, you will enjoy these Blueberry Coconut Scones for breakfast too.
After eating candy non-stop this past weekend, I am ready for something a little bit healthier to eat. This easy banana bread recipe with blueberries, oats, and yogurt sounded like a great way to detox this week. Although, if you have candy to get rid of, this Java Twix Banana Bread is delicious option too. Just saying.
I tend to buy bananas all the time. It's a great snack to eat when you are short on time. Although, I have to admit I'm a green banana eater. Once they actually ripen, I won't get near them. Unless it's to bake Banana Nut Cinnamon Rolls or Banana Coconut Muffins.
Bananas are probably the most used ingredient in our kitchen. Mainly because we always have them on hand. The bananas we don't eat get frozen for Peanut Butter Banana Ice Cream. Gotta love a bowl of creamy banana ice cream loaded with peanut butter swirls, right?
Back to the loaf of banana goodness staring at you. This Blueberry Banana Bread is full of fresh juicy blueberries in every bite.
I had a box of fresh blueberries that I used, but you can also use frozen blueberries if that is what you have on hand. Just use whatever is easiest for you to get this bread in your oven ASAP.
Banana bread makes a good breakfast or after school snack. Our kids devoured this loaf of banana bread down in one day. I guess I should not have frozen the rest of the brown bananas, huh?
How to make Blueberry Banana Bread:
Cream the butter and brown sugar together. Then add the honey, vanilla, yogurt, and smashed bananas. Honey is a great way to keep this bread sweet without using too much sugar.
Add a mixture of flour, oats, baking powder, baking powder, cornstarch, and spices to the banana mixture along with some milk. Make sure you do not over mix the batter. Over-mixed banana bread batter will result in a loaf of bread that is dense and rubbery. Those are definitely not qualities I want in my banana bread.
To keep your loaf of banana bread light and fluffy, just mix your ingredients until they are moistened. It's even better to stop your mixer and finish mixing it by hand to ensure you do not over mix it.
Fold your fresh berries in right before you spoon the batter into your greased loaf pan. Bake the bread in a preheated oven. If your bread starts to darken, place a tin foil tent over it around the 40 minute mark, so it doesn't get too dark.
Let the Blueberry Banana Bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then flip it out onto a wire rack to cool more.
How long does Banana Bread keep?
A loaf of freshly baked banana bread will keep on the counter for a few days. You can also wrap it and keep it in the refrigerator for a week. You can also wrap it tightly and place it in a freezer bag. It should keep for 2-3 months that way. Take it out, unwrap it, and let it thaw a few hours before serving.
Banana bread is perfect for all of life's situations. Wrap up a loaf of bread for a new neighbor or a new mom. Bring a loaf to a ladies luncheon or Bible study. Or bring a loaf to a friend that is going through a tough time. There is something just comforting about a loaf of sweet bread.
A loaf of soft moist banana bread is also very versatile in how you can eat it. A slice of bread fresh out of the oven with melted butter on top is seriously delicious.
It's also great the next day cold with that slight bit of crust on it. Pop a slice in the microwave to warm it up. Drizzle honey on top. Add fresh berries. There is no wrong way to eat this bread.
One of my favorite things to add is a drizzle of sweet glaze to the top. If you don't want to add the extra bit of sugar though, feel free to leave it off.
Anyway you eat it, this is the best banana bread around!!!
As with any banana bread, this one was definitely better the next day. My favorite thing to do is bake the bread the night before because then it is ready to be eaten first thing in the morning.
I can't wait for my bananas on the counter to get brown again. This healthy Blueberry Banana Bread is definitely going to be a regular in our kitchen.
More easy banana recipes that you may enjoy:
Sweet chocolate swirls add a fun touch to these Chocolate Nutella Banana Muffins. These are a great muffin to wake up to in the morning!
This Bananas Foster French Toast is a cross between breakfast and dessert. It would be delicious for a ladies day brunch.
These light and fluffy Banana Toffee Scones taste like banana bread. They are a great way to use up some of the ripe bananas on the counter.
A batch of these Chocolate Banana Powdered Sugar Donut Holes are an easy treat to have ready in 30 minutes. Perfect for breakfast or after school snacks!
These light and fluffy Banana Toffee Scones taste like banana bread. They are a great way to use up some of the ripe bananas on the counter.
Recipe

Blueberry Banana Bread
Looking for a way to start the day off with a healthy breakfast? This loaf of Blueberry Banana Bread is made with yogurt, fresh fruit, and oats. It's a delicious way to start any day.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup butter, softened
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- ½ cup smashed ripe banana
- 1 ½ cups flour
- ½ cup quick oats
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 cup blueberries
- 2 Tablespoons powdered sugar
- ½ Tablespoon orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray an 8 ½ x 4 ½ loaf pan with nonstick spray.
- In a bowl, mix the butter and sugar until creamy. Add the honey, vanilla, yogurt, and banana and cream again.
- In another bowl, sift together the flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda, cornstarch, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Add the flour mixture alternately with the milk to the banana mixture. Do not over mix.
- Stir the in blueberries in by hand gently. Spoon the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 55-60 minutes. If the top of the bread starts to darken, you can cover it with a piece of tin foil around the 40 minute mark.
- The bread is done when a knife or toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few crumbs stuck to it.
- Remove and cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then flip out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Stir together the powdered sugar and orange juice and drizzle over the top of the cooled bread, if desired.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 14 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 158Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 200mgCarbohydrates: 29gFiber: 1gSugar: 15gProtein: 3g

(Original Photo from March 2013)
*The Blueberry Banana Bread post was originally published on March 31, 2013. The pictures and post has been updated and republished on February 18, 2019.
Deborah
This looks so good - and I always have overripe bananas, so it's perfect!!
Jocelyn Brubaker
You and me both...I have more to use up soon too!!!
Ashley @ Kitchen Meets Girl
This is just gorgeous! Banana bread is my favorite, and with those huge blueberries throughout...oh yeah, I could eat this entire loaf. In one sitting.
Jocelyn Brubaker
This loaf is an easy one to keep eating! I kept telling myself, "just one more slice" and before long that loaf was gone.
Jess @ On Sugar Mountain
Do you know I honestly never think to put blueberries and bananas together, but now that I see it in this bread I want it SO BAD. Jocelyn you're giving me all new cravings aghhhhh. 😉
Jocelyn Brubaker
You are very welcome for the cravings 🙂 I think it's time you made some banana bread with blueberries!
Heather @ French Press
I've never tried blueberries in banana bread...but i do have some ripening in my bowl:) this looks delicious
Jocelyn Brubaker
You need to definitely give the banana and blueberry combo a try...I think you will like it!!!
Regina @ SpecialtyCakeCreations
Yummy, yummy. I have no problems starting healthy eating if it involves this bread.
Jocelyn Brubaker
If only all healthy eating was as good as this bread...I would have no problem sticking to it!!!
Julie
This looks so good, Jocelyn! I just picked up a pint of blueberries. I might have to make a variation of this! Thanks for sharing.
Jocelyn Brubaker
I can't wait to see what kind of variation you do Julie!!!
Becca @ Crumbs and Chaos
What gorgeous loaf of bread!!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thank you Becca!
Shiloh Barkley
That looks really good, Jocelyn! I love a quick bread!!!!! 😉 Have a great week!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thank you Shiloh!
Ari @ Ari's Menu
Banana bread has been everywhere lately! I never make it, but it's been all over the internet, and I ended up making some this weekend, and now I'm totally hooked. I feel like I need to make this one rightthissecond too!
Jocelyn Brubaker
I am completely and totally hooked on making anything and everything with bananas. So glad you followed the crowd and made some banana bread!
Brenda@SweetSimpleStuff
Blueberries and bananas go together so well ... I like the addition of oats and yogurt!
Jocelyn Brubaker
After a weekend of non stop candy, I was feeling the need for more yogurt and oats!
carrian
BOOYAH!!! I loooooove banana bread and this version looks divine!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Carrian 🙂
Julie @ Julie's East & Treats
Looks so yummy! Love the blueberries and banana together!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Blueberries and banana is a winning combo!!!
Aimee @ ShugarySweets
YUM. I love blueberry banana bread, this look delicious.LOVING the glaze on top too!!!!
Jocelyn Brubaker
The glaze just adds so much more to the bread...want to come over for coffee and bread?
Nicole @ Young, Broke and Hungry
Banana bread packed with blueberries and is actually healthy? Give me the whole loaf!
Jocelyn Brubaker
I think I need another loaf too!!
Tanya
Well I can see why your kids devoured it ! I would do!
Jocelyn Brubaker
I may have helped in making it disappear too 🙂
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust
As I sit here my stomach is actually in the way - that's how much I've eaten this weekend! So I think this bread is perfect. 🙂 I love blueberries and banana!
Jocelyn Brubaker
This weekend was not good for my diet...too many good things to sample! Bring on more healthy food like banana bread 🙂
avril
Yum to the yum, yum, yum!!!! I will soo be making your delicious bread! And I completely LOVE the owl mug I see in the background....love it!! 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Avril. I am kind of owl obsessed 🙂 I think I found this one at TJMaxx.
Tieghan
This looks delicious! I have been thinking I really need to post a bread recipe soon! You beat me to it! I LOVE the blueberries in this, they are my favorite! Happy Easter
Jocelyn Brubaker
Oh, I can't wait to see what bread you make and post!!!
Amber @ Dessert Now, Dinner Later!
We were thinking alike today because I also posted a banana-berry bread! Looks great! 🙂
Gloria @ Simply Gloria
Love the huge pieces of blueberry in every bite! Really pretty, too! Love the tip to make the night before...bcz it truly is hard to be patient to wait for it to cool down before diving right into it! Happy Easter!
Jocelyn Brubaker
I am not a morning person, so most of my baking happens after 6 pm. And patience trying to wait for stuff to cool off...yeah, I don't have that either 🙂