Strawberry Banana Bread (Print version)
Moist banana loaf with fresh strawberries and optional nuts—tender, slightly sweet, perfect for breakfast or snacks.
# 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
# Method:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Thoroughly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas until completely smooth. Add melted unsalted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract, and stir until fully incorporated.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, and salt until homogenous.
04 - Add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently by hand until just combined to maintain tenderness.
05 - Carefully fold diced strawberries and, if desired, chopped nuts into the batter. Avoid overmixing, which may impact texture.
06 - Spread 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 bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
# Expert advice:
01 -
- The crunch of golden edges with juicy strawberries inside — it tastes like a fresh start to breakfast.
- I can't tell you how quickly this loaf disappears at gatherings; someone always asks for the recipe.
02 -
- Once, I skipped waiting for the bread to cool and all the slices fell apart — patience pays off.
- Tossing strawberries with a little flour before adding prevents pockets of soggy berries at the base.
03 -
- Check your baking soda’s expiration date — an old tin once left my loaf sad and flat.
- Taste your strawberries before adding; sweeter berries will shine, but tart ones can be sprinkled lightly with sugar first.