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Blueberry Banana Bread Recipe in the Instant Pot Pressure Cooker
Published: April 1, 2024
Whipped up a scrumptious blueberry banana bread in my trusty instant pot today. The sweet aroma filled the house, and each bite was a burst of fruity goodness. Pure home-baked bliss!
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Hey there! You've stumbled upon my all-time favorite, a sweet surprise- homemade Blueberry Banana Bread. Imagine biting into a slice, the harmony of tangy blueberries and sweet ripe bananas hitting your taste buds. It's a melody of flavors, blessedly easy to make, especially in your Instant Pot Pressure Cooker. It's a cozy, comforting classic with a fruity twist. Let's dive into how to whip up this scrumptious loaf, shall we?
Ingredients for Blueberry Banana Bread
- All-purpose flour: Essential for structure and texture, binds ingredients together, provides bulk and stability to the banana bread batter.
- Baking powder: Acts as a leavening agent, helps the bread rise and creates a light and fluffy texture in the bread.
- Baking soda: Helps the bread rise by producing carbon dioxide gas, reacts with acidic ingredients like bananas for leavening.
- Bananas: Adds natural sweetness, moisture, and flavor to the bread, also contributes to the overall moistness and tenderness.
- Sugar: Sweetens the bread, balances the flavors, and helps with browning and caramelization during the baking process.
- Vegetable oil: Adds moisture to the bread, helps keep it tender, and contributes to the overall richness of the banana bread.
- Egg: Acts as a binding agent, adds structure and stability to the bread, and helps with leavening for a lighter texture.
- Vanilla extract: Enhances the flavor of the bread, adds a warm and aromatic note, complements the sweetness of the bananas.
- Fresh blueberries: Adds bursts of juicy sweetness, a pop of color, and a fruity flavor to the banana bread.
Did you know that adding a touch of lemon zest to the blueberry banana bread batter can enhance the overall flavor profile by adding a subtle citrusy note? It's a simple trick that can take your bread to the next level!
Read more: Ninja Foodi Banana Bread Recipe
Tools & Equipment Needed
- Instant Pot Pressure Cooker: Cooks the blueberry banana bread efficiently and evenly in a sealed environment.
- Loaf Pan: Holds the bread batter in place and shapes it into a loaf during the cooking process.
Frequently Asked Questions
Serves: 8 people
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 50 minutes
Total time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
Instructions:
- In a bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine mashed bananas, sugar, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in the blueberries.
- Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan.
- Cover the loaf pan with foil.
- Add 1 cup of water to the Instant Pot and place the trivet inside.
- Carefully lower the loaf pan onto the trivet.
- Close the lid, set the vent to sealing, and cook on high pressure for 50 minutes.
- Allow natural pressure release for 10 minutes before quick releasing any remaining pressure.
- Carefully remove the loaf pan from the Instant Pot and let the bread cool before slicing and serving.
Nutritional value:
Per Serving in Calories: 220 kcal | Carbohydrates: 35 g | Protein: 3 g | Total Fat: 8 g | Saturated Fat: 1 g | Trans Fat: 0 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g | Cholesterol: 20 mg | Sodium: 180 mg | Dietary Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 18 g | Calcium: 20 mg | Potassium: 180 mg | Iron: 1 mg | Vitamin A: 50 µg | Vitamin C: 5 mg
Make-Ahead and Freezing Tips
Make Ahead Instructions
- Prepare the blueberry banana bread batter as directed.
- Pour the batter into a loaf pan and cover with foil.
- Refrigerate the unbaked bread for up to 24 hours.
- When ready to bake, follow the cooking instructions from step 7 onwards.
Freezing Instructions
- Allow the blueberry banana bread to cool completely after baking.
- Wrap the bread tightly in plastic wrap and place it in a freezer-safe bag.
- Label the bag with the date and freeze for up to 3 months.
- To serve, thaw the bread overnight in the refrigerator or at room temperature.
