Enjoy the ultimate comfort food with this Delicious Blueberry Pecan Banana Bread. This recipe elevates classic banana bread by adding sweet blueberries and crunchy pecans, topped with a delightful crumb topping and a rich brown sugar cinnamon glaze. Every bite is a perfect blend of moist banana bread, juicy blueberries, and nutty pecans, creating a deliciously textured and flavorful treat that's hard to resist.
Why You'll Love This: You will adore this Blueberry Pecan Banana Bread for its moist, tender crumb and the delightful combination of flavors. The bananas add natural sweetness and moisture, while the blueberries provide bursts of juicy goodness. The pecans add a wonderful crunch, and the crumb topping adds an extra layer of texture and sweetness. The brown sugar cinnamon glaze is the perfect finishing touch, adding a rich, caramel-like flavor that complements the bread beautifully. This recipe is easy to follow and delivers a deliciously satisfying result every time.
Perfect Occasion: This banana bread is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a family breakfast, a brunch gathering, or an afternoon snack. It's also great for holiday celebrations or as a thoughtful homemade gift for friends and loved ones. Its beautiful presentation makes it a wonderful centerpiece for any dessert table, and its delicious flavor ensures it will be a hit with everyone.
Decoration Tips: To enhance the visual appeal, drizzle the cooled bread with the brown sugar cinnamon glaze in a decorative pattern. You can also sprinkle some extra chopped pecans on top for added texture and flavor. If you want to add a pop of color, consider garnishing with a few fresh blueberries. Serve the bread on a beautiful platter or cake stand to make it the star of your dessert spread.
Crumb Topping:
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 2 1/2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 2 tablespoons chopped pecans
- In a medium bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Work in the cold butter with your fingertips until the mixture looks like wet sand. Mix in the chopped pecans. Press the mixture together to form chunks. Set aside.
Banana Bread:
- 1 1/2 cups (6.75 oz) all-purpose flour, sifted (plus 2 teaspoons for the blueberries)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil or neutral oil of your choice
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup mashed overripe bananas (2 medium)
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped toasted pecans
- Generous 1 cup blueberries (about 6 oz)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line the bottom of a 9”x5” loaf pan with parchment paper. Grease and flour the insides.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, oil, eggs, sour cream, and vanilla until smooth and well combined. Mix in the mashed bananas until incorporated. Add the flour mixture and mix just until combined, being careful not to overmix. Stir in the chopped pecans.
- In a small bowl, toss the blueberries with lemon juice, then toss with 2 teaspoons of flour. Fold 3/4 of the blueberries into the batter. Transfer the batter to the prepared baking pan. Top with the remaining blueberries, then the crumb topping.
- Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 55-60 minutes. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove the bread and transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Brown Sugar Cinnamon Glaze:
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- In a small saucepan, whisk together the brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, and salt over medium heat until the sugar dissolves and the edges start to bubble. Remove from heat and whisk in the heavy cream, vanilla, and powdered sugar. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled banana bread.
Enjoy!