Strawberry Banana Bread
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Strawberry Banana Bread
Description
Strawberry Banana Bread combines ripe bananas and sugared fresh strawberries folded gently into a cinnamon-spiced batter made with flour, baking powder, and soda for a balanced rise. The process involves macerating strawberries to ensure even distribution throughout the batter and prevent fruit clumping or sinking. The combination of brown and granulated sugars sweetens the bread while contributing to moisture and flavor complexity.
The texture is tender and moist with juicy bursts of strawberries, complemented by the banana’s natural creaminess. Baking in a greased and floured loaf pan at 350°F produces a golden crust and a soft, evenly cooked center. The bread is best cooled fully before slicing to set its crumb.
This bread can be served as a breakfast treat, snack, or dessert, optionally paired with butter or spreads. Freezing the bread in airtight packaging extends its shelf life. Adjustments like mixing whole wheat flour or white-whole-wheat flour can be made for variation.
To avoid uneven fruit distribution, gently mash or chop strawberries before mixing. Bake times may vary slightly by loaf pan size or material, so checking doneness starting around 55 minutes prevents overbaking.
Ingredients
- 2 cups strawberry hulled and sliced, fresh
- 2 banana very ripe, mashed
- ½ cup brown sugar packed
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp table salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 large egg room temp
- ½ tsp vanilla extract pure
- ½ cup butter melted, salted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F, with rack on lower middle. Grease and flour a 8x5" loaf pan*
- In a bowl, gently toss strawberries with the granulated sugar, coating all strawberries with sugar. Let sit.
- In large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In separate bowl, beat eggs until slightly foamy. Add vanilla, brown sugar, and melted butter. Add in the macerated strawberries and mashed bananas.
- Using rubber spatula, gently fold flour mixture into the egg/butter mixture, just until dry ingredients are moistened.
- Scrape batter into prepared pan. Bake about 1 hour to 1.5 hours, or until toothpick in center comes out almost clean, with just a few moist crumbs attached.
- Let bread cool completely in pan on wire rack prior to slicing. Overnight works best.
Notes
- Use a glass loaf pan for best results; if using metal, prefer light-colored to avoid overbrowning.
- Check baking time early if using a darker metal or larger pan to prevent overbaking.
- Mash or chop strawberries lightly for even fruit distribution and to avoid heavy chunks sinking.
- The bread freezes well when stored airtight; thaw before serving.
- Mixing whole wheat with all-purpose flour up to half the amount is possible for a heartier loaf.
- Serving with vanilla bean ice cream creates a satisfying dessert option.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 256 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 256kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 62mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 247mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 181mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 357IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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