Banana bread is a staple of baking, so why not add blueberries and an oatmeal crumble on top to enhance this classic. The blueberries are a delicious combo of tart and sweet, which pairs nicely with the banana base. Then finish the bread off with the oatmeal crumble that adds that oh so satisfying crunch.

Ingredients:

For Bread:

• 1 ½ cups  all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 6 tablepoons unsalted butter, room temperature
• 2 eggs, beaten
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 bananas, ripe and mashed
• 1 pound fresh blueberries

For Topping:

• ½ cup old fashioned rolled aats
• ¼ cup light brown sugar
• ½ teaspoon of salt

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 9x5 baking dish with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, mix flour, baking powder and salt together.
3. In a large bowl using a hand mixer, mix sugar and butter until well combined. Add in eggs, banana and mix well.
4. Mix in dry ingredients a little at a time until fully incorporated. Then with a wooden spoon add in blueberries and mix carefully. Pour into the prepared pan.
5. For Topping: In a medium bowl mix oats, sugar and salt. Top banana mixture generously.
6. Bake for 1 hour or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool for 15 minutes before cutting into the bread. 

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Photographs by Elizabeth Poett