This Blackberry Banana Bread is tender, moist, and so easy to make! It is packed with ripe bananas and plenty of juicy, fresh blackberries for a banana bread that is perfect for Summer.
Every time I buy bananas, at least a couple of them make it to the overripe stage, which is why I have so many banana recipes here on Earthly Provisions! I have classics like Vegan Banana Bread and Vegan Banana Muffins and more unique banana recipes like Vegan Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies, too!
And today, I'm adding a recipe that is a Summery twist on a classic: Blackberry Banana Bread. This loaf is just as easy to make and moist as a typical banana bread, but with the addition of fresh, juicy blackberries for a bright and fruity flavor. So let's make it!
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- This recipe is easy to make and uses simple ingredients.
- It requires no special equipment; all you need is a mixing bowl and a spatula!
- This Blackberry Banana Bread is completely dairy-free and vegan, so anyone can enjoy it.
- It is tender, moist, and backed with fresh blackberries.
- And most importantly, it is absolutely delicious!
Ingredient Notes
Overripe Bananas: It is important to use overripe bananas for this recipe! The bananas should be mostly brown, not just spotty. I wait until my bananas are at least ⅓ brown before baking with them.
Blackberries: I only recommend fresh blackberries for this Blackberry Banana Bread recipe. If you have frozen blackberries, make my Blackberry Oat Bars instead!
Canola Oil: I used canola oil, but any neutral oil like vegetable oil or safflower oil works, too. Do not use coconut oil.
Non-Dairy Milk: I used oat milk, but any non-dairy milk works!
My Favorite Loaf Pan
I love this loaf pan by USA Pans. It is sturdy, bakes evenly, and has sharp corners, which I really like. And I've never had a loaf get stuck to it!
Instructions
Step 1. In a large mixing bowl, combine mashed overripe banana, granulated sugar, non-dairy milk, canola oil, vanilla, and white vinegar.
Stir well with a spatula.
Step 2. Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, and stir to form the batter.
Step 3. Add chopped blackberries and fold them into the batter until they are evenly distributed.
Step 4. Scrape the batter into a prepared 8 ½ by 4 ½ inch loaf pan.
Sprinkle granulated sugar on top of the batter and bake in a 350*F oven for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
Recipe FAQs
To store, tightly wrap the loaf in plastic wrap or place it into an airtight container and store at room temperature for up to 4 days.
Or freeze for up to a month.
Yes! Swap fresh blackberries out for blueberries or raspberries if that is what you have on hand.
I don't recommend frozen blackberries for this recipe. They release more liquid during baking than fresh berries.
Expert Recipe Tips
The batter will look lumpy because of the pieces of banana, and that's okay! Don't overmix the batter in an attempt to smooth it out.
Sprinkling granulated sugar onto the batter just before baking creates a delightful, crackly top that is so delicious! But you can skip that step if you want to.
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Blackberry Banana Bread
Equipment
- 1 8 ½-inch by 4 ½-inch Loaf Pan
- 1 Large Mixing Bowl
- 1 Rubber Spatula
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Parchment Paper
Ingredients
- 2 Cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 ¼ teaspoon Baking Powder
- ½ teaspoon Baking Soda
- ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 1 ¼ Cups Mashed Overripe Banana About 3 bananas
- ½ Cup Granulated Sugar
- ½ Cup Non-Dairy Milk
- ⅓ Cup Canola Oil
- 2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 teaspoon White Vinegar
- 1 Cup Fresh Blackberries, roughly chopped
To Top the Loaf
- 1 ½ teaspoon Granulated Sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350* F. Prepare an 8 ½-inch by 4 ½-inch loaf pan by greasing it and lining it with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir to combine and set aside.2 Cups All-Purpose Flour, 1 ¼ teaspoon Baking Powder, ½ teaspoon Baking Soda, ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt
- In a large bowl, combine mashed overripe banana, sugar, non-dairy milk, canola oil, vanilla, and vinegar. Stir to combine, then add the dry ingredients and stir to form the batter. See note!1 ¼ Cups Mashed Overripe Banana, ½ Cup Granulated Sugar, ½ Cup Non-Dairy Milk, ⅓ Cup Canola Oil, 2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract, 1 teaspoon White Vinegar
- Add chopped blackberries and fold them into the batter until they are distributed.1 Cup Fresh Blackberries, roughly chopped
- Scrape the batter into a prepared loaf pan and use the back of the spatula to spread it out evenly. Then, sprinkle the top of the loaf with granulated sugar.1 ½ teaspoon Granulated Sugar
- Bake the blackberry banana bread in a 350*F oven for 57-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
- Allow the loaf to cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving.
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