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Strawberry Banana Bread

A moist and flavorful bread made with ripe bananas and fresh strawberries, perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Fruits
  • 2 large ripe bananas Overripe bananas work best!
  • 1 cup chopped fresh strawberries Frozen strawberries can be used if thawed and drained.
Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour You could substitute half with whole wheat for added nutrition.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda Don't skip this ingredient!
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt Enhances all other flavors.
  • 1 cup sugar Adjust to taste or use brown sugar for deeper flavor.
Wet Ingredients
  • 2 large eggs For a vegan option, use flax eggs.
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted Can be substituted with vegetable oil.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth, leaving some small lumps.
  3. Add sugar and eggs to the mashed bananas, mixing until just combined.
  4. Sprinkle in flour, baking soda, and salt into the mixture, and gently fold together.
  5. Fold in the chopped strawberries carefully to avoid crushing them.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spoon.
Baking
  1. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
  2. Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For a delicious treat, serve warm or at room temperature. It pairs wonderfully with coffee or vanilla ice cream. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.