Blueberry Banana Bread Muffins -

It seems our household is on a blueberry kick this month! We’re tossing them into everything we make after the last blueberry pancake pastry pan was devoured. As long as they kids are enjoying them, they don’t really need to know just how healthy these little guys are, right? So, if you’re looking for a tasty breakfast, snack, or dessert, this fruity favorite is easy to make and just as delicious!

Here’s What You’ll Need:

2 cups flour
3 bananas
1 cup blueberries
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup softened butter
2 eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
walnuts or pecans if desired

Preparation:

Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees and spray or line a cupcake pan ten set aside.
In a larger bowl or mixer, combine dry ingredients
In a medium bowl, combine butter, eggs, and vanilla extract, then add to mixing bowl and blend on medium speed until smooth
Gently fold in blueberries
Scoop a generous amount of batter into each cupcake holder
Bake for 13-15 minutes
Top with a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar if desired

Healthy Blueberry Facts

Blueberries are packed with vitamins, nutrients, and antioxidants. It’s hard to believe something so tiny can hold so many health and wellness benefits! Just a few benefits blueberries have worth mentioning include:

protect from free radicals
have anti-aging properties
help lower blood pressure
support heart health

Recipe Variations

If you like your muffins a bit on the sweet side, bump up your 1/4 cup brown sugar to a 1/2 cup. You can also mix in a couple teaspoons of cinnamon to the batter for a little extra flavor. We usually like to top our blueberry banana bread muffins with a cinnamon sugar sprinkling before tossing it in the oven too. This recipe is also delicious with strawberries instead of the blueberries!