Strawberry Banana Bread
A delightful blend of ripe bananas and strawberries encased in a tender loaf, perfect for breakfast, a snack, or dessert.
Ingredients
For the bread
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed Ensure they are very ripe for sweetness.
- 1 cup diced strawberries Fresh or thawed frozen strawberries can be used.
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs Can substitute with 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce per egg.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour Can substitute some with whole wheat flour for a healthier option.
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In another bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Add the dry mixture to the banana mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the diced strawberries gently.
Baking
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, slice and enjoy your delicious Strawberry Banana Bread!
Notes
Serve with cream cheese for added richness. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for a couple of days or freeze for longer storage.