1-First: preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a loaf pan with cooking spray to prevent sticking. This step ensures your loaf releases easily and bakes evenly, setting the stage for a perfect banana blueberry bread recipe with moist flavor. Take a moment to gather all your ingredients, like the 2 cups of all-purpose flour and 1 cup of mashed ripe bananas, for smooth sailing.

2-Second: in a medium bowl, combine the 2 cups flour, 3/4 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. In a large bowl, beat 1 cup granulated sugar and 1/4 cup softened butter on medium speed until fluffy, about 1 minute, creating a creamy base for your loaf. This mixing process is key to achieving that light texture everyone loves.

3-Third: add the mashed bananas, 2 eggs, 1/3 cup yogurt, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to the large bowl, then beat until blended for a smooth batter. Fourth, gradually add the flour mixture to the banana mixture, beating on low speed until just moist to keep the batter from getting tough. Gently toss the 1 1/2 cups blueberries with 1 tablespoon of flour to prevent sinking, then fold them in carefully.

4-Fifth: pour the batter into the greased 8 1/2 x 4 1/2-inch loaf pan and press extra blueberries on top for a decorative touch. Sixth, bake for 60 to 70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, filling your kitchen with an inviting aroma. Finally, let the loaf cool for 10 minutes in the pan on a wire rack, then remove and cool completely on the rack before slicing.