Description
Strawberry banana bread brings together two beloved fruits in a moist, tender loaf that makes your morning breakfast or afternoon snack completely delightful. Packed with sweet strawberries and ripe bananas, this quick bread delivers comfort and flavor in each delectable slice.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1 cup fresh strawberries (chopped)
Supporting Ingredients:
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar (packed)
- ⅓ cup melted butter
- 1 large egg (beaten)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Binding and Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 pinch of salt
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350°F and position the rack in the center. Your bread needs an evenly warm environment to bake perfectly.
- Coat a 9×5 inch loaf pan with butter or parchment paper. Smooth coverage prevents sticking and helps release the bread easily.
- Take 3 ripe bananas and mash them thoroughly with a fork until no large chunks remain. Ensure the texture is smooth and creamy.
- Pour ⅓ cup melted butter into the mashed bananas and stir until completely combined. The mixture should look glossy and uniform.
- Add ½ cup granulated sugar, ½ cup brown sugar, 1 beaten egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Whisk everything until the sugars dissolve and the mixture looks glossy.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon baking soda and a pinch of salt over the wet ingredients. Gently fold in 1 ½ cups flour, stirring just until the dry ingredients disappear.
- Chop 1 cup fresh strawberries into small, bite-sized pieces. Carefully fold them into the batter, ensuring even distribution.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, using a spatula to spread it evenly and create a smooth surface.
- Bake at 350°F for 60 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should come out clean.
- Cover the bread with aluminum foil if the top browns too quickly during baking.
- Remove the bread from the oven and let it rest in the pan for 10 minutes. This helps the bread set and makes removal easier.
- Transfer the bread to a wire rack and allow it to cool completely before slicing. Patience ensures clean, perfect slices.
Notes
- Replace regular flour with whole wheat or gluten-free flour to accommodate different dietary needs and make the bread more nutritious.
- Choose very ripe, soft bananas for maximum sweetness and deeper flavor in the bread.
- Pat chopped strawberries dry with paper towels before adding to prevent excess moisture from making the bread soggy.
- Check bread doneness early and use the toothpick test to prevent overcooking, which can result in a dry texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Breads
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 227 kcal
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 219 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 31 mg