Strawberry Banana Bread (Printable)

Moist banana-and-strawberry loaf with vanilla and optional nuts, ideal for breakfast or an afternoon snack.

# What goes in:

→ 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

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. 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 fully integrated.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, and salt until evenly blended.
04 - Incorporate the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, blending gently until just combined without overmixing.
05 - Fold in diced strawberries and, if desired, chopped walnuts or pecans, maintaining a delicate mix to avoid crushing the fruit.
06 - Transfer batter into the prepared loaf pan, evening the surface for uniform baking.
07 - Place in oven and bake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center emerges clean.
08 - Remove from oven and let cool in pan for 10 minutes. Turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It turns leftover bananas and bright strawberries into a tender, fragrant loaf.
  • This bread makes even a slow weekday morning feel a touch more celebratory.
02 -
  • If you overmix the batter, the bread ends up dense and a bit rubbery—learned that on a rushed morning.
  • Tossing strawberries with a spoonful of flour before folding them in keeps them from dropping to the bottom.
03 -
  • Weigh your flour to avoid heavy or dry results; cup measurements are notoriously fussy with quick breads.
  • A quick sprinkle of sugar on top before baking gives a gorgeous golden, crisp finish that makes every slice a treat.

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