Description
This Delicious Strawberry Banana Bread is a moist, flavorful twist on classic banana bread, enhanced with fresh strawberries for a delightful burst of sweetness. Perfect as a breakfast treat or a snack, this bread combines ripe bananas, juicy strawberries, and a simple batter baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, chopped
Dry Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it is at the correct baking temperature for even cooking.
- Prepare Pan: Lightly grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray to prevent sticking and allow easy removal of the bread.
- Mash Bananas: In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas thoroughly until smooth to form the base of the batter.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Add the eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas and mix well until all wet ingredients are fully combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, and salt, ensuring even distribution of the leavening and salt.
- Fold Dry into Wet: Carefully fold the dry ingredients into the wet banana mixture, mixing gently to combine without overworking the batter.
- Add Strawberries: Gently fold in the chopped fresh strawberries, distributing them evenly throughout the batter to prevent bruising.
- Bake Bread: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake in the preheated oven for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and serve once fully cooled.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas for the best natural sweetness and moisture.
- Fresh strawberries add a lovely texture and flavor, but frozen strawberries can be used if fresh are unavailable (thawed and drained).
- Check the bread at 55 minutes to avoid overbaking; cooking times may vary based on oven differences.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute melted butter with coconut oil or a plant-based alternative.
- Store leftover bread wrapped tightly at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
