Banana bread had a glow-up, and now it’s strutting around with fresh blueberries and a coffee glaze that screams sophistication. The bananas act humble, blending with juicy bursts of blueberry brilliance. Enter the coffee glaze like a caffeinated superhero swooping in to steal the show. This loaf balances fruity sweetness, rich coffee notes, and a soft, moist crumb. Your kitchen will smell so amazing even your neighbors might drop hints for a slice. Forget the store-bought nonsense — this is the loaf you never knew you needed but now can’t live without. Let’s bake brilliance.
Blueberry Banana Loaf with Coffee Glaze
Blueberry Banana Loaf with Coffee Glaze: A fruity, caffeinated delight that hits the sweet spot between comfort food and gourmet indulgence.
Ingredients
For the Blueberry Banana Loaf:
- Ripe bananas: 3 medium mashed
- Fresh blueberries: 1 cup washed and drained
- All-purpose flour: 1 ¾ cups
- Baking powder: 1 teaspoon
- Baking soda: ½ teaspoon
- Salt: ½ teaspoon
- Granulated sugar: ½ cup
- Brown sugar: ¼ cup
- Coconut oil: ½ cup melted
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Almond milk: ½ cup unsweetened
For the Coffee Glaze:
- Powdered sugar: 1 cup
- Brewed strong coffee: 2 tablespoons
- Vanilla extract: ½ teaspoon
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat and Prepare the Pan
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line the loaf pan with parchment paper and grease the sides.
- Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients
- In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Step 3: Combine the Wet Ingredients
- In a large bowl, mash bananas until smooth.
- Add granulated sugar, brown sugar, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and almond milk.
- Mix well until combined.
- Step 4: Fold in the Dry Mixture and Blueberries
- Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Gently fold in the fresh blueberries without crushing them.
- Step 5: Bake the Loaf
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Step 6: Cool the Loaf
- Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
- Transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
- Step 7: Prepare the Coffee Glaze
- In a bowl, whisk powdered sugar, brewed coffee, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled loaf.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving):
- Calories: 310
- Total Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
Key Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving):
- Potassium: 270 mg
- Calcium: 6% DV
- Iron: 8% DV
- Vitamin C: 4% DV
- Magnesium: 7% DV
Additional Notes/Tips:
- Banana Tip: The riper the bananas, the sweeter your loaf will be. Brown spots are gold!
- Berry Hack: Toss blueberries in a little flour before adding to the batter to prevent sinking.
- Storage Advice: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Serving Suggestion: Warm with an extra drizzle of coffee glaze for a decadent treat.
- Pro Tip: Pair with a hot cup of coffee for the ultimate indulgence
