Strawberry Banana Bread (Printable Version)
Moist banana loaf with diced strawberries and optional nuts, ideal for breakfast or a sweet snack.
# What You Need:
→ Fruits
01 - 2 large ripe bananas, mashed
02 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
→ Dry Ingredients
03 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
04 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
05 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
07 - 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Optional
10 - 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Add melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
04 - Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and gently stir until just incorporated.
05 - Fold in the diced strawberries and optional nuts, avoiding overmixing.
06 - Pour the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan.
07 - Bake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
08 - Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack and allow to cool completely before slicing.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It’s like your favorite banana bread, but the bursts of strawberries add a surprise twist they’ll ask about.
- Even if you’ve never baked bread before, the forgiving batter and one-bowl magic makes this a genuine confidence booster.
02 -
- One time I rushed and cut into the loaf before it cooled enough, and it crumbled everywhere—patience is absolutely worth it for neat slices.
- Tossing the diced strawberries in just a bit of flour before folding them in keeps them from sinking while baking.
03 -
- Measure your flour by spooning it into the cup and leveling off—packing it can turn even the best batter dry.
- Stir just until the batter is combined; it’s fine if a few flour streaks remain as the oven will take care of them.