Strawberry Banana Bread (Print Version)
Moist banana loaf studded with fresh strawberries and optional nuts; perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack.
# What You'll 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 the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Add melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract, then stir until well combined.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, and salt.
04 - Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently with a spatula until just combined.
05 - Carefully fold in diced strawberries and, if desired, chopped walnuts or pecans, avoiding overmixing.
06 - Pour the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan.
07 - Bake for 50 to 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center emerges clean.
08 - Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- This bread comes out so soft and flavorful, you will want a slice morning or night—trust me.
- It looks beautiful studded with strawberry bits, which means you can bring it to brunch and impress without stress.
02 -
- Once, I tried adding strawberries straight from the fridge and the cold made my batter seize up—let fruit come to room temp before mixing.
- If you overmix after adding the flour, the bread gets rubbery instead of tender; I learned to stop as soon as the last streak disappears.
03 -
- An extra splash of vanilla or a pinch of cinnamon in the batter can really round out the flavor if you’re in the mood for something different.
- Lightly tent the loaf with foil halfway through baking if you notice it browning too quickly on top—this saves the day.