Bananas and strawberries are two flavors that always go great together. This Strawberry Banana Bread is no different. With soft banana bread and fresh strawberry chunks, it's delicious!
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Banana bread with strawberries puts a fresh twist on classic banana bread. Sweet ripe bananas and juicy strawberries come together to make a moist, fruity loaf that works well for breakfast, brunch, or a snack.
I love how simple this strawberry banana bread is. It's a one bowl recipe that makes a generous loaf and is a great way to use fresh spring strawberries alongside familiar banana bread flavor.
Serve it plain or with a little butter for added richness. It's an easy, comforting way to enjoy strawberries in a classic baked favorite.
If you love banana bread, be sure to check out Oreo Banana Bread, Pumpkin Banana Bread, Cinnamon Crumble Banana Bread, and Carrot Cake Banana Bread.
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💛 Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Minimal effort. This strawberry banana bread comes together just like a classic one bowl banana bread with no extra steps or fuss.
- Simple ingredients. Made with a short list of basic ingredients and minimal dishes.
- Perfect for ripe bananas. If you have bananas on the counter that need to be used up, this recipe gives them new life in a delicious loaf.
🛒 Ingredients
Sugar. Granulated sugar adds sweetness and helps create a tender crumb.
Bananas. Use ripe bananas with plenty of spots or fully blackened skins for the best flavor and sweetness.
Strawberries. Fresh, washed strawberries add color and a bright fruity flavor. If you have extras, try Rustic Strawberry Galette or Strawberry Peach Cobbler.
Leavening agents. Baking soda and baking powder help the bread rise properly.
See the recipe card below for full ingredients and instructions.
💰 Budget-Friendly Tips
Use overripe bananas. Overripe bananas are often discounted and add natural sweetness.
Buy strawberries in season or frozen. Fresh berries are cheapest in season, but frozen (thawed and drained) work well too.
Stick with neutral oil. Vegetable oil keeps costs low and gives a consistent texture.
🥄 Instructions for Strawberry Banana Bread
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F.
Step 2: Peel your bananas and add them to a large mixing bowl. (Image 1). Mash them together until no large chunks remain. (Image 2).
Step 3: Add in the vegetable oil and eggs. (Image 3). Mix together until well combined. (Image 4).
Step 3: Add in the sugar, vanilla, and salt. (Image 5). Mix together to combine. (Image 6).
Step 4: Add in the flour, baking powder, and baking soda. (Image 7). Stir to combine. (Image 8).
Step 4: Fold in the strawberry chunks. (Image 9).
Step 5: Pour the batter into a prepared 9x5 bread pan. (Image 10).
Step 6: Bake at 350°F for 65-75 minutes. (Image 11). Check about midway to determine if you want to tent with foil and slow the browning.
Step 7: Let cool for 5 minutes in the pan and then flip onto a wire rack to completely cool. (Image 12).
Slice and serve. Enjoy!
👩🏻🍳 Expert Tips
- Boost strawberry flavor. Mash some of the strawberries together with the bananas to spread the flavor throughout the loaf. A potato masher works well for smaller pieces.
- Watch browning. This bread can brown quickly. Check halfway through baking and loosely cover with foil if the top is getting too dark.
❄️ Storage and Make Ahead
Storage: Store Strawberry Banana Bread wrapped or in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to 5 days.
Make Ahead: The loaf can be baked in advance and frozen whole or sliced for up to 2 months.
🥗 Side Dishes or Pairing Ideas
This strawberry banana bread pairs well with yogurt, fresh fruit, scrambled eggs, or served as a sweet addition to breakfast and brunch spreads.
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❓ Recipe FAQs
Yes! This bread recipe doesn't require any dairy products to help make it. This means that it is 100% dairy free!
If your bananas need a little speeding up, you can stick them on a baking sheet in the oven for 15-30 minutes at 300°F until black. Keep an eye on them though as they can overripen and leak. You want the peels black and shiny.
While optional, you can include ingredients like chopped nuts (such as walnuts or pecans) or chocolate chips for added texture and flavor.
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📖 Recipe
Banana Bread with Strawberries
Ingredients
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas, about 2 to 3 bananas - ($0.75)
- 2 large eggs - ($0.30)
- ½ cup vegetable oil - ($0.35)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar - ($0.27)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract - ($0.03)
- ½ teaspoon salt - ($0.01)
- 2 cup all-purpose flour - ($0.26)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda - ($0.01)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder - ($0.05)
- 1 cup chopped strawberries - ($0.99)
Instructions
- Prep the oven. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
- Mix the wet ingredients. In a large bowl, mash the bananas. Whisk in the eggs and oil until combined.
- Add the dry ingredients. Stir in the sugar, vanilla, salt, flour, baking soda, and baking powder until just combined.
- Fold in the strawberries. Gently fold in the chopped strawberries and pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake. Bake for 65 to 75 minutes. Check halfway through and tent loosely with foil if the top is browning too quickly.
- Cool. Allow bread to cool in the pan before slicing.
Notes
- Stronger strawberry flavor: Mash strawberries with the bananas to distribute juice throughout the batter.
- Browning control: This bread browns quickly. Tent with foil midway through baking if needed.
Nutritional Information
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