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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast & Brunch

    Published: Apr 1, 2019 · Updated: Jan 29, 2023 by Becky Sue

    Blueberry Poppy Seed Banana Bread

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    Blueberry Poppy Seed Banana Bread by Baking The Goods
    Blueberry Poppy Seed Banana Bread by Baking The Goods

    Banana Bread is a bit of an unsung hero. It's basic, it's easy and it's kinda plain. But, it doesn't have to be boring. You can really jazz it up by stirring in a couple of simple ingredients and elevating things from basic to bodacious. Yea, I just said bodacious. But this Blueberry Poppy Seed Banana Bread is worthy of the title. 

    An easy banana bread recipe is one of those things we all need in our baking arsenal. It's such an easy thing to bake and far and away the best way to use up those past-their-prime bananas that have over-ripened on your kitchen counter. But it's funny, I think we often think of Banana Bread in only one way, plain. Now that's bananas, don't you think? It's time we stir things up a bit and give our banana bread a little something special.

    Don't just get stuck in banana nut rut, you can add all kinds of fun things to a basic banana bread recipe other than walnuts. You could stir in some dark chocolate chips and make a loaf of Chocolate Chip Banana Bread for a delicious dessert. If you really want to turn up the indulgence, you must try my Nutella Banana Bread with thick and creamy ribbons of Nutella swirled into the banana bread and a crunchy layer of chopped hazelnuts on top. It will blow your mind, I swear. But lately, this bright and springy Blueberry Poppy Seed Banana Bread has stolen my heart.

    I take my basic banana bread base recipe, made with tangy Greek yogurt, and stir in some fresh blueberries for a springy pop in this Blueberry Poppy Seed Banana Bread recipe. Then for a delicate crunch and slightly nutty flavor, I stir in a whole lot of poppy seeds. Then The whole loaf of Blueberry Poppy Seed Banana Bread gets an arsty drizzle of icing for an extra sweet finish. There is something special about the combo of bananas, blueberries and poppy seeds, they make such a dream team and add a fresh flavor to a simple staple. 

    So next time you find yourself with some bananas that have seen better days, put them to work and bake yourself a lofty loaf of Blueberry Poppy Seed Banana Bread. It's one of those recipes that's just nice to have lying around. A slice of Blueberry Poppy Seed Banana Bread tastes great by itself as a quick snack, smeared with a thick slathering of butter and a crunchy sprinkle of sea salt flakes or served with a piping hot cup of coffee for a simple start to the day. Do it up any time you like. 

    Ingredients for Blueberry Poppy Seed Banana Bread
    The key to a moist and flavorful Blueberry Poppy Seed Banana Bread is those nasty old bananas that you were considering throwing away. Plus bursting blueberries and nutty poppy seeds.
    Blueberry Poppy Seed Banana Bread pan
    A light layer of melted butter and a dusting of flour helps the Blueberry Poppy Seed Banana Bread pop out of the loaf pan with ease once it's baked.
    Mashing bananas for Blueberry Poppy Seed Banana Bread
    Mashing the bananas with a wooden spoon until they are smooth and creamy helps them mix evenly into the batter for a super moist loaf.
    Mixing batter for Blueberry Poppy Seed Banana Bread
    Folding the dry ingredients, alternating with the Greek yogurt, into the batter in 3 parts helps prevent over-mixing which can cause a dense loaf of Blueberry Poppy Seed Banana Bread.
    Folding in blueberries to Blueberry Poppy Seed Banana Bread
    Once the Blueberry Poppy Seed Banana Bread batter is mixed, fold the blueberries in carefully so they don't burst.
    Pre-baked Blueberry Poppy Seed Banana Bread
    Fill that prepared loaf pan with the simple Blueberry Poppy Seed Banana Bread batter and bake it up!
    Making icing for Blueberry Poppy Seed Banana Bread
    While the Blueberry Poppy Seed Banana Bread bakes in the oven, prepare the easy icing by whisking together powdered sugar and cream or milk.
    Turning out Blueberry Poppy Seed Banana Bread
    Once it's cooled enough, gently turn the loaf out of the loaf pan and place on a cooling rack to finish cooling.
    Icing Blueberry Poppy Seed Banana Bread
    Then use a whisk to drizzle that sweet icing on the top of the Blueberry Poppy Seed Banana Bread.
    Topping Blueberry Poppy Seed Banana Bread
    Add a little sprinkle of crunchy poppy seeds while the icing is still wet.
    Blueberry Poppy Seed Banana Bread icing
    When icing the banana bread, I like to sit it on on cooling rack so the drips run all the way down the sides. 
    A loaf of Blueberry Poppy Seed Banana Bread
    How about those drips, though? Love me an easy, messy and delightfully delicious recipe.
    Slicing Blueberry Poppy Seed Banana Bread
    Slicing into this Blueberry Poppy Seed Banana Bread is so satisfying. Those bright blueberry cross-sections are a dream.
    Blueberry Poppy Seed Banana Bread slices
    This Blueberry Poppy Seed Banana Bread is such a great treat any time of day - breakfast, as an afternoon snack or a simple dessert.
    Sliced of Blueberry Poppy Seed Banana Bread
    This slice of Blueberry Poppy Seed Banana Bread has got my name all over it.
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    Blueberry Poppy Seed Banana Bread by Baking The Goods

    Blueberry Poppy Seed Banana Bread


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    • Author: Becky Sue from Baking The Goods
    • Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
    • Yield: 12 slices
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    Description

    Basic banana bread brightens up with tangy Greek yogurt, fresh blueberries, delicately crunchy poppy seeds and an artsy drizzle of icing for an extra sweet finish. 


    Ingredients

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    BLUEBERRY POPPY SEED BANANA BREAD

    • 2 cups all purpose flour
    • ¼ cup poppy seeds
    • ¾ teaspoon baking soda
    • ½ teaspoon baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
    • ¾ cup granulated sugar
    • ¼ cup brown sugar
    • ½ cup coconut oil
    • 2 bananas very ripe
    • 2 large eggs
    • 1 teaspoon almond extact
    • ½ cup Greek Yogurt (- or whole milk or heavy cream)
    • 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries

    ICING

    • 1 cup powdered sugar
    • 2-3 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
    • 1-2 tablespoons poppy seeds

    Instructions

    BLUEBERRY POPPY SEED BANANA BREAD

    1. Preheat the oven to 350° F and lightly grease and flour a 9 x 5 inch loaf pans, set aside.
    2. Combine the flour, poppy seeds, baking soda, baking powder and salt in a large bowl and whisk together.
    3. Peel the bananas into a medium bowl and mush them with the back of a wooden spoon until they resemble a puree.
    4. Using a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, beat together the sugar, brown sugar, oil and banana puree on medium-high speed for 3-5 minutes, until fully blended.
    5. Crack the eggs into a liquid measuring cup and whisk in the almond extract. With the mixer on a low speed, slowly add the eggs to the banana mixture. Continue to mix until the eggs are fully incorporated.
    6. Add ⅓ of the dry ingredients and mix on low speed just until the the dry ingredients are absorbed. Then add half of the Greek yogurt. Mix together and repeat with half of the remaining dry ingredients and the remainder of the Greek yogurt. Finally add the rest of the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
    7. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula. Add the blueberries and gently mix in by hand, careful not to burst the berries.
    8. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
    9. Bake on 350°F for 30 minutes, rotate the pan and bake for another 30 minutes. Lower the temperature to 325°F, rotate the pan again and bake for 20-30 additional minutes. The loaf should turn a deep golden brown and begin to crack at the top. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean.
    10. Place on a cool on a rack for 15 minutes then remove the bread loaf from pan and place directly onto the rack to cool completely before adding the icing.

    ICING

    1. Sift powdered sugar into a medium mixing bowl. Whisk the cream or milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until smooth. The glaze should run off of the whisk in a thick flowing ribbon. If the glaze is too thin, slowly whisk in more powdered sugar. If the glaze is too thick, slowly add cream.
    2. Dip the whisk into the icing and wave the whisk back and fourth over the Blueberry Poppy Seed Banana Bread to make a drizzled pattern across the top that drips down the sides. While the icing is still wet, sprinkle on some poppy seeds. Serve once the icing has set.

    Notes

    If you don't have Greek yogurt you can substitute whole milk, heavy cream, buttermilk or even sour cream!

    • Prep Time: 20 minutes
    • Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
    • Cuisine: Breakfast

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