This Cinnamon Streusel Blueberry Banana Bread is packed with the classic banana bread flavor, loaded with juicy blueberries, and topped with a sweet and crumbly cinnamon streusel. Soft, moist, and perfectly delicious, this quick bread makes the best breakfast or dessert!

slices of blueberry banana bread on cutting board

Happy New Year, friends! It’s 2018…wow does that look weird in writing! It also feels even weirder to say.

I hope you all had a joyous holiday season and rang in the new year with loved ones. I know I did! After taking the last week or so off from blogging (for the most part, anyways), I’m ready to start the new year off with a bang!

It’s become an unofficial tradition around here to share with you a muffin recipe for the first recipe of the new year. 2015 brought these Double Chocolate Chunk Muffins; these Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins were the star of the first recipe of 2016; and these Bakery Style Blueberry Muffins rang in 2017.

Now, I guess you could say that I’m breaking tradition, since I’m sharing with you a favorite quick bread of mine, but, I thought it would be nice to start 2018 with a deliciously sweet treat that’s very similar to a muffin. And I think you agree, right?

This Cinnamon Streusel Blueberry Banana Bread is packed with the classic banana bread flavor, loaded with juicy blueberries, and topped with a sweet and crumbly cinnamon streusel. Soft, moist, and perfectly delicious, this blueberry streusel bread makes the best breakfast or dessert!

overhead view of blueberry banana bread on wood cutting board next to bunch of bananas

If you’ve been hanging around here long enough, you know that I’m all about banana bread. From this Banana Bread Granola, to that Banana Bread Smoothie, those Banana Bread Scones, and this Baked Banana Bread Oatmeal, I love it all. So, it only seemed natural that I take my classic banana bread recipe and jazz it up a bit.

Blueberry and banana make the most delicious combination, especially when cinnamon streusel is involved. It’s moist, packed with flavor, and just captures the flavors of the fruits perfectly.

This Cinnamon Streusel Blueberry Banana Bread is my favorite quick bread to date. As soon as I smelled it baking in the oven, I knew I had a winner. The texture, the flavor, and that sweet, cinnamon-y, brown sugary streusel adds the most perfect crunch of sweetness. I mean, just look at that crumble on top!

If you’re a lover of banana bread, I guarantee this is the only recipe that you’ll need from here on out. Like most of my baked goods, I added in some Greek yogurt to keep the bread extra moist, without sacrificing flavor. And did I mention the cinnamon streusel? If you haven’t tried it on top of banana bread before, you’re totally missing out. Trust me…it’s a game-changer!

So, grab those blueberries and bananas and whip up this easy Cinnamon Streusel Blueberry Banana Bread. One bite and you’ll be hooked on the texture, flavor, and all-around deliciousness!

sliced loaf of blueberry banana bread on wood cutting board

What’s in Blueberry Banana Bread? 

This blueberry banana bread has two components: the quick bread itself and the streusel topping. Here’s everything that goes into this blueberry banana streusel bread:

  • All-purpose flour
  • Baking powder and baking soda
  • Ground cinnamon 
  • Salt
  • Unsalted butter
  • Granulated sugar
  • Light brown sugar
  • Eggs
  • Vanilla bean paste
  • Plain Greek yogurt
  • Mashed bananas
  • Blueberries

How to Make Blueberry Banana Bread

The steps for this banana blueberry streusel bread are simple! 

  1. Mix together the dry ingredients in a medium bowl. 
  2. In another bowl, cream together the butter and sugars. 
  3. Add the remaining wet ingredients into the butter mixture one at a time. 
  4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet. 
  5. Fold in the mashed bananas and the blueberries. 
  6. Turn the batter into a greased 9×5-inch loaf pan. 
  7. Make the streusel topping and sprinkle over top. 
  8. Bake until done. 

slices of blueberry banana bread on wood cutting board

Should I Use Fresh or Frozen Blueberries? 

Either will work in this banana blueberry streusel bread! If using frozen blueberries, add them to the batter straight from the freezer. You may need to add a couple minutes to the bake time. 

Can I Freeze Banana Bread? 

Absolutely! To freeze this blueberry banana bread, let it cool completely and then seal inside a freezer bag. Alternately, wrap it in a few layers of plastic wrap and then aluminum foil. To thaw, set on your counter overnight. 

Tips for Making Blueberry Banana Bread

  • If using salted butter, scale back the amount of salt you add to the batter.
  • For an ever richer quick bread, I’m sure you could make this blueberry banana bread with sour cream rather than Greek yogurt.
  • Note that regular yogurt shouldn’t be substituted for the Greek yogurt as it’s not thick enough. 

Looking for more quick bread recipes? I’ve got you covered!

This Cinnamon Streusel Blueberry Banana Bread is packed with the classic banana bread flavor, loaded with juicy blueberries, and topped with a sweet and crumbly cinnamon streusel. Soft, moist, and perfectly delicious, this quick bread makes the best breakfast or dessert!

Cinnamon Streusel Blueberry Banana Bread

Yield: 12 slices (or 1 loaf)
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
This Cinnamon Streusel Blueberry Banana Bread is packed with the classic banana bread flavor, loaded with juicy blueberries, and topped with a sweet and crumbly cinnamon streusel. Soft, moist, and perfectly delicious, this quick bread makes the best breakfast or dessert!

Ingredients
 

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, , softened
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste, (or vanilla extract)
  • 3 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
  • 3 medium ripe bananas, , mashed
  • cups fresh or frozen blueberries, *

Cinnamon Streusel Topping

  • ½ cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, , melted
  • cup all-purpose flour

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream butter, white sugar, and brown sugar with an electric hand mixer or stand mixer with fitted paddle attachment until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, and beat well after each addition. Add vanilla extract and Greek yogurt. Beat well. Slowly add in flour mixture and beat until just combined. Gently fold in mashed bananas and blueberries. Pour batter into prepared pan. Set aside.
  • To make the cinnamon streusel, in a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, white sugar, cinnamon, butter, and flour until thoroughly mixed. Sprinkle over top of batter.
  • Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center of bread comes out clean. Remove from oven and let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then remove to a wire rack and let cool completely.

Notes

  • *If using frozen blueberries, add them to the batter straight from the freezer. You may need to add a couple minutes to the bake time. 
  • Adapted from my Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins.
Serving: 1g, Calories: 337kcal, Carbohydrates: 52g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 13g, Saturated Fat: 8g, Cholesterol: 58mg, Sodium: 208mg, Potassium: 117mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 30g, Vitamin A: 404IU, Vitamin C: 2mg, Calcium: 51mg, Iron: 2mg
Cuisine: American
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Author: Gayle
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