Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease three mini loaf pans to ensure easy removal after baking.
Combine Dry Ingredients:
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. This mixture will provide the structure for the bread and aid in even rising.
Cream Butter and Sugar:
In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the sugar and softened butter until light and fluffy. This step, which should take about 2–3 minutes, helps achieve a tender crumb in the bread.
Incorporate Eggs and Vanilla:
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract to enhance the overall flavor profile.
Add Mashed Bananas:
Blend the mashed bananas into the butter mixture, mixing until well incorporated. The bananas add moisture and natural sweetness to the bread.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
Gradually add the flour mixture to the banana mixture, beating just until combined. Take care not to overmix to avoid a dense texture.
Fold in Blueberries:
Gently fold in the fresh blueberries, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.
Transfer and Bake:
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared mini loaf pans. Place the pans in the preheated oven and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of each loaf comes out clean.
Cool and Serve:
Allow the loaves to cool in their pans for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve at room temperature or slightly warmed.
Notes
To make this Blueberry-Banana Bread gluten-free, substitute the all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour blend that is designed for baking.