Instructions

  1. Set oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Set oven rack to second-lowest position.
  3. Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  4. In a bowl combine the flour with the next 4 dry ingredients.
  5. In a bowl, cream the butter with sugar and vanilla until fluffy (about 4-5 minutes until no sugar granules remain, this is important!).
  6. Add in eggs, and beat well (about 2-3 minutes).
  7. Mix in the mashed banana until combined, then using a wooden spoon mix in the flour mixture just until combined.
  8. Fold in the blueberries.
  9. Transfer to prepared baking pan.
  10. Bake for about 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.