Description
Strawberry banana bread is a scrumptious twist on the classic banana bread, combining the sweet, creamy texture of ripe bananas with the bright, juicy flavor of fresh strawberries. This moist and flavorful loaf is perfect for breakfast, a snack, or even dessert, making it a versatile addition to your recipe repertoire. The delightful aroma of this baked treat will fill your kitchen, enticing everyone to take a slice. With simple ingredients and an easy preparation process, even novice bakers can whip up this delicious bread in no time. Each slice offers a satisfying blend of flavors and textures that are sure to impress family and friends. Whether enjoyed warm with butter or toasted for breakfast, this strawberry banana bread will quickly become a beloved staple in your household.
Ingredients
- 3–4 ripe bananas
- 1 cup fresh strawberries (sliced)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup melted butter (or vegetable oil)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Chop the strawberries into small pieces and set aside.
- In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, melted butter, sugar, and vanilla extract until well combined. Fold in the mashed bananas.
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking soda, and salt; gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Gently fold in the chopped strawberries without overmixing.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 196
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Use overripe bananas for maximum sweetness. Avoid overmixing to keep your bread tender; mix just until combined. You can add nuts or chocolate chips for extra flavor and texture.