Strawberry Banana Bread (Printable)
Moist banana loaf studded with diced strawberries and optional nuts — tender, sweet, ideal for breakfast or snacks.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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
# Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, mash bananas until smooth. Add melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract, stirring until well blended.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, and salt until thoroughly combined.
04 - Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just incorporated without overmixing.
05 - Gently fold in diced strawberries and chopped nuts, if using, ensuring even distribution.
06 - Pour batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the surface as needed.
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 remove to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Its the kind of bread that charms strangers at a brunch table and comforts you when the house is quiet at night.
- This loaf stays moist for days and the fruity pockets keep each bite interesting and bright.
02 -
- If you overmix the batter, the bread turns out heavy—in my rush once, I stirred too much and regretted it at the first dense bite.
- Mashing bananas with a fork instead of a mixer keeps the loaf from getting gummy, and now I never do it any other way.
03 -
- I learned to freeze overripe bananas whenever I had extras—just thaw and drain before baking for maximum banana flavor.
- A splash more vanilla or a pinch of cinnamon can take the whole loaf to a cozier place if the mood strikes.