Strawberry Banana Bread

why make this recipe

Strawberry Banana Bread is a quick, sweet loaf that uses ripe bananas and fresh strawberries. It gives soft, moist slices with fruit in each bite. This bread uses common ingredients and is easy to make for snack time, breakfast, or a simple dessert.

introduction

This recipe makes one 9×5 inch loaf that bakes in about 50–55 minutes. The bread stays soft and the strawberries add bright flavor and color. If you enjoy banana desserts, you might also like the banana pudding brownies recipe for another easy treat.

how to make Strawberry Banana Bread

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan and line it with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, mix the melted and cooled butter, sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt), egg, mashed bananas, vanilla, and both sugars. Whisk until it is smooth and the sugar starts to dissolve (about 1–2 minutes).
3. Add the flour, salt, and baking powder to the wet mix. Stir just until combined. Do not overmix. The batter will be thick.
4. Fold in the diced strawberries that you tossed in 3 tablespoons of flour. This helps keep the berries from sinking.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
6. Bake at 350°F for 50–55 minutes, or until a toothpick in the center comes out clean. If the top browns too fast, cover loosely with foil for the last 10–15 minutes.
7. Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then lift it out using the parchment and cool on a wire rack before glazing.

For the strawberry glaze: mix 2 tablespoons mashed strawberries, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, and 1 cup powdered sugar. Stir until smooth. If the glaze is too thick, add a small drop of water and mix again. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled loaf.

Ingredients :

• 1/2 cup butter, melted and cooled (113g)
• 1/3 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt (77g)
• 1 egg
• 2 medium bananas, mashed (¾ cup) (80 g)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• ½ cup brown sugar (110 g)
• ¼ cup granulated white sugar (56 g)
• 2 cups all purpose flour (275 g)
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2½ teaspoons baking powder
• 1½ cups diced strawberries tossed in 3 Tablespoons flour
• 2 Tablespoons strawberries, mashed (for glaze)
• ½ teaspoon vanilla (for glaze)
• 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)

Directions :

1. Preheat oven to 350 F.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine melted butter, sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt), egg, 2 mashed bananas, vanilla, and sugar. Whisk until smooth and sugar is dissolved, 1-2 minutes.
3. On top of wet ingredients add flour, salt, and baking powder and mix until just combined.
4. Fold in strawberries that have been tossed in flour. Batter will be thick.
5. Bake at 350℉ in a greased 9×5 inch loaf pan prepared with parchment paper for 50-55 min or until inserted toothpick comes out clean.
6. For the strawberry glaze: mix mashed strawberries, vanilla, and powdered sugar until smooth. Drizzle over cooled bread.

how to serve Strawberry Banana Bread

Slice the bread and serve at room temperature. You can warm a slice for 10–15 seconds in the microwave for a soft, warm bite. The glaze adds sweetness, or serve plain with butter or cream cheese.

how to store Strawberry Banana Bread

• At room temperature: wrap the loaf or slices in plastic wrap or keep in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
• In the fridge: store in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Let slices come to room temperature or warm before serving.
• To freeze: wrap whole loaf or slices well in plastic and foil, then freeze up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge or at room temperature.

tips to make Strawberry Banana Bread

• Use very ripe bananas for best flavor and sweetness.
• Toss diced strawberries in a little flour to keep them from sinking.
• Do not overmix the batter; overmixing makes the bread dense.
• Check the loaf at 50 minutes and cover with foil if the top is browning too fast.
• Cool the loaf before glazing so the glaze does not melt away.

variation (if any)

• Add 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans for crunch.
• Stir in 1/2 cup chocolate chips for a sweeter bread.
• Use frozen strawberries (thawed and drained) if fresh are not available; toss them in flour the same way.

FAQs

Q: Can I use all yogurt instead of sour cream?
A: Yes. Plain Greek yogurt works fine in the same amount.

Q: Can I make muffins instead of a loaf?
A: Yes. Fill muffin cups 3/4 full and bake at 350°F for 18–22 minutes.

Q: Why did my strawberries bleed into the batter?
A: If strawberries are too wet or not tossed in flour they can sink and bleed. Tossing them in flour helps.

Q: Can I skip the glaze?
A: Yes. The bread is good without glaze. The glaze just adds extra sweetness and color.

Strawberry Banana Bread

• Author: bennacer-blogbrandinggmail-com
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 55 minutes
• Total Time: 70 minutes
• Yield: 1 loaf (approximately 8 servings) 1x
• Category: Dessert
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American
• Diet: Vegetarian

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Description

A quick and sweet loaf made with ripe bananas and fresh strawberries, resulting in soft, moist slices perfect for breakfast or dessert.

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Ingredients

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• 1/2 cup butter, melted and cooled (113g)
• 1/3 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt (77g)
• 1 egg
• 2 medium bananas, mashed (¾ cup) (80 g)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• ½ cup brown sugar (110 g)
• ¼ cup granulated white sugar (56 g)
• 2 cups all-purpose flour (275 g)
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2½ teaspoons baking powder
• 1½ cups diced strawberries tossed in 3 Tablespoons flour
• 2 Tablespoons strawberries, mashed (for glaze)
• ½ teaspoon vanilla (for glaze)
• 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)

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Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan and line it with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, mix the melted and cooled butter, sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt), egg, mashed bananas, vanilla, and both sugars. Whisk until it is smooth and the sugar starts to dissolve (about 1–2 minutes).
3. Add the flour, salt, and baking powder to the wet mix. Stir just until combined. Do not overmix; the batter will be thick.
4. Fold in the diced strawberries that you tossed in 3 tablespoons of flour.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
6. Bake at 350°F for 50–55 minutes, or until a toothpick in the center comes out clean. If the top browns too fast, cover loosely with foil for the last 10–15 minutes.
7. Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then lift it out using the parchment and cool on a wire rack before glazing.
8. For the strawberry glaze: mix 2 tablespoons mashed strawberries, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, and 1 cup powdered sugar. Stir until smooth. If the glaze is too thick, add a small drop of water and mix again. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled loaf.

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Notes

Use very ripe bananas for best flavor and sweetness. Tossing diced strawberries in flour helps keep them from sinking.

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Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 slice
• Calories: 250
• Sugar: 10g
• Sodium: 200mg
• Fat: 10g
• Saturated Fat: 5g
• Unsaturated Fat: 4g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 35g
• Fiber: 2g
• Protein: 3g
• Cholesterol: 35mg