Favorite Banana Blueberry Quick Bread Recipe

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Apr 06, 2008

With a couple of modifications this is total 5 star bread. I followed the other reviewers advice and used applesauce instead of shortening. I had some so why not cut the fat?! I also used 1 full cup of frozen (not thawed) blueberries. Any fruit bread I make gets a dash of cinnamon, fresh nutmeg and vanilla -just a dash of each. I used 1/2 brown and 1/2 white sugar also (personal preference) I baked it in 3 mini loaf pans on a cookie sheet and it still took almost the full cook time. Crunchy on the outside and moist and yummy in the center! I don't think I would try this bread in a large bread pan, it may have never been cooked through. My 10 year old ate almost a full tin by himself! Perfect for a Sunday morning treat! Thanks

—Schmoo2

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Apr 11, 2003

This bread is wonderful! I've never been a big banana bread fan but really like this one. My family likes it as well.

—LUCYFAN

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Aug 09, 2003

Very moist! I used the applesauce in place of the shortening and decreased the sugar as suggested previously. I also used 1 cup frozen blueberries. I omitted the nuts and added some more oatmeal. My husband and I really like it especially since it is so healthy and delicious at the same time.

—tupperwaretina

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Dec 26, 2003

I made this while caring for my 5 week old AND making dinner, it was VERY simple! I used frozen (no need to thaw) blueberries (about 1 cup) and put them in lined muffun tins to decrease the baking time (around 25 min). They were delicious!

—heather

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Jul 28, 2003

I have finally found the most far out and fantastic banana/blueberry bread recipe ever created. I'm not worthy...

—CCJUDE

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Sep 03, 2009

So I prob would give it 5 stars if I hadn't substituted all of the shortening w/apple sauce as other reviewers did. Next time I'll try half apple sauce, half oil - the sauce makes the crust a bit rubbery rather than classic crunchy, it also changes the flavor some. I was trying to be healthy, but some things aren't worth it. I'm going to make it again, and I do think putting the oil back into it will make it an exceptional bread. Very hearty. The only other change I made - well my husband got blackberries instead of blueberries so banana blackberry quick bread it was. I was hestitant at first but the berries held together and came out great in the bread. A nice variation. As for my husband, we are going to go to the grocery store together and review our fruits.

—Salma

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Aug 09, 2003

My family loved it. I liked the way the ingredients were combined. It seemed lighter than other banana breads, and I like that. I put in a bit less sugar, as my bananas were rather sweet. Thank you for this neat recipe!

—KATY504

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Jun 29, 2009

I've tried several banana bread recipes and this is by far the best! I am not a big fan of banana bread (my husband loves it and I can't bear to let bananas go to waste.) I made a couple of modifications: I doubled the blueberries (fresh), added half t vanilla, used half brown sugar and half white sugar, walnuts (no pecans on hand), used butter in place of shortening, & replaced half the butter with applesauce. I also used quick cooking Irish oatmeal instead of rolled oats...not sure if that makes a difference in flavor in a bread but it came out great!

—Rx 2 RV

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Nutrition

Calories
278 kcal
14%

Carbohydrates
37.7 g
12%

Cholesterol
35 mg
12%

Fat
13.1 g
20%

Fiber
1.9 g
7%

Protein
3.9 g
8%

Sodium
166 mg
7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Favorite Banana Blueberry Quick Bread

Serving Size: 1/12 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 12
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 278
Calories from Fat: 118

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13.1g 20 %
Saturated Fat 2.8g 14 %
Cholesterol 35mg 12 %
Sodium 166mg 7 %
Potassium 132mg 4 %
Total Carbohydrates 37.7g 12 %
Dietary Fiber 1.9g 7 %
Protein 3.9g 8 %
Sugars 19.9g
Vitamin A 1 %
Vitamin C 4 %
Calcium 2 %
Iron 13 %
Thiamin 20 %
Niacin 16 %
Vitamin B6 7 %
Magnesium 7 %
Folate 23 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.