Preheat and Prepare:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
Mix the Dry Ingredients:
In a medium-sized bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt, whisking them together until well blended. This will ensure that the leavening agent and spices are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Combine the Wet Ingredients:
In a large bowl, combine the melted butter, mashed bananas, honey (or maple syrup), eggs, and vanilla extract.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
Slowly incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing gently until they are just combined. Avoid overmixing, as this may lead to a denser loaf.
Fold in the Blueberries:
Carefully fold in the blueberries, taking care not to mash them. If using frozen blueberries, there is no need to thaw them before adding to the batter.
Bake the Bread:
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean or with just a few crumbs attached.
Cool and Serve:
Allow the blueberry banana bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.