Strawberry Banana Bread Recipe
If you love soft, sweet and fruity bread, this Strawberry Banana Bread Recipe is perfect.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas mashed
- 1 cup fresh strawberries chopped
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup butter melted
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon optional
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
Mash the Bananas
- In a mixing bowl, mash ripe bananas with a fork until smooth and creamy.
Mix Wet Ingredients
- Add melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla to the mashed bananas. Stir until fully combined.
Prepare Strawberries
- Wash and chop strawberries into small pieces. Gently fold them into the wet mixture.
Combine Dry Ingredients
- In another bowl, mix flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Stir to combine evenly.
Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Stir until just combined. Do not overmix to keep bread soft.
Pour Batter into Pan
- Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Spread evenly with a spatula.
Bake the Bread
- Bake in preheated oven for 50–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool the Bread
- Remove bread from oven. Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Slice and Serve
- Slice the bread into pieces. Serve plain or with a little butter or cream cheese for extra flavor.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture.
- Fold strawberries gently to avoid turning batter pink and watery.
- Add chocolate chips or nuts for extra texture.
- For a healthier version, use whole wheat flour or reduce sugar slightly.
- Make mini loaves or muffins using the same batter.