Strawberry Banana Bread (Printable version)
Moist banana loaf with diced strawberries and optional nuts—tender crumb for breakfast or snacks.
# What you need:
→ 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
# How to make it:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). 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, mixing well.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, and salt.
04 - Gently add dry mixture into wet ingredients, stirring only until combined.
05 - Carefully fold in diced strawberries and nuts if using, avoiding overmixing.
06 - Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and redistribute evenly.
07 - Bake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean.
08 - Allow loaf to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to fully cool before slicing.
# Expert tips:
01 -
- Your kitchen fills with a scent that draws everyone in before you even finish mixing.
- It's incredibly forgiving—swap your berries or toss in nuts and it never fails to please.
02 -
- If you overmix, your bread will be tough—stir gently the moment flour meets banana.
- Tossing strawberries lightly in flour before adding helps them stay suspended instead of sinking.
03 -
- Let the bananas get almost black before using—they’re sweeter and the bread rises higher.
- Sprinkling coarse sugar on top transforms the crust into something extra special and sparkly.