why make this recipe
This bread is sweet, soft, and easy to bake. It uses ripe bananas and fresh strawberries to make a fresh flavor. It is a good way to use ripe fruit and make a simple treat for breakfast or snack.
introduction
Strawberry Banana Bread is a simple loaf with real fruit and simple pantry ingredients. If you enjoy banana desserts, you might also like a different banana dessert like banana pudding brownies for another easy sweet option.
how to make Strawberry Banana Bread
This recipe is quick to mix and bake. Mash bananas, add wet ingredients, mix in flour, then fold in strawberries. Pour into a loaf pan and bake until a toothpick comes out clean.
Ingredients :
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Directions :
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas. Stir in the melted butter.
- Mix in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract.
- Sprinkle the baking soda and salt over the mixture and mix in.
- Add the flour and mix until just incorporated.
- Gently fold in the chopped strawberries.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
how to serve Strawberry Banana Bread
Slice the bread and serve at room temperature. It is good plain, with a little butter, or with cream cheese. Warm a slice for 10 seconds in the microwave for a soft, fresh taste.
how to store Strawberry Banana Bread
Wrap the cooled loaf in plastic wrap or store in an airtight container. Keep at room temperature for 2 days. For longer storage, refrigerate up to 5 days or freeze slices up to 2 months. Thaw slices before eating.
tips to make Strawberry Banana Bread
- Use very ripe bananas for best flavor and sweetness.
- Chop strawberries into small pieces so they spread well in the batter.
- Do not overmix the batter; stir until the flour is just combined.
- If strawberries are wet, pat them dry to avoid extra moisture.
- Check the loaf at 55 minutes and cover with foil if the top browns too fast.
variation (if any)
- Add 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans) for crunch.
- Stir in 1/2 cup chocolate chips for a sweeter bread.
- Make muffins: bake in a muffin tin for 18-22 minutes.
- Use frozen strawberries (thawed and drained) if fresh are not available.
FAQs
Q: Can I use frozen strawberries?
A: Yes. Thaw and pat them dry so the batter does not get too wet.
Q: Can I make this without eggs?
A: You can use an egg replacer like 1/4 cup applesauce or a flax egg, but texture may change.
Q: How do I know the bread is done?
A: Insert a toothpick in the center. If it comes out clean or with a few crumbs, it is done.
Q: Can I reduce the sugar?
A: Yes, you can reduce sugar slightly to 1/2 cup, but the bread will be less sweet and more dense.
Q: Can I double the recipe?
A: Yes, double ingredients and bake in two loaf pans or use a larger pan and add extra baking time.
Strawberry Banana Bread
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Total Time: 85 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
A sweet and soft bread made with ripe bananas and fresh strawberries, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mash the ripe bananas in a mixing bowl and stir in the melted butter.
- Mix in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract.
- Sprinkle the baking soda and salt over the mixture and mix in.
- Add the flour and mix until just incorporated.
- Gently fold in the chopped strawberries.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor. Thaw frozen strawberries and pat them dry before adding to the batter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
