Strawberry Banana Bread Loaf (Printable)
Tender banana loaf with diced strawberries and vanilla—great warm with butter or a drizzle of honey.
# What You'll 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. Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Add melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Stir until fully incorporated.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, and salt.
04 - Add the whisked dry ingredients to the bowl with the wet mixture. Stir gently until just combined to avoid overmixing.
05 - Gently fold diced strawberries and, if using, chopped walnuts or pecans into the batter.
06 - Pour the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan.
07 - Place in the preheated oven and bake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
08 - Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The juicy pockets of strawberry make every bite burst with unexpected flavor—it feels like a bakery secret.
- No crumb left behind: it's perfect for breakfast, snack attacks, and even late night dessert cravings.
02 -
- The first time I rushed and overmixed, my bread turned rubbery—so stir gently and briefly.
- I discovered dusting the diced strawberries with a spoonful of flour keeps them from sinking straight to the bottom.
03 -
- If you spot your bananas browning, peel and freeze them until you're ready to bake.
- Sprinkling turbinado sugar over the top right before baking gives the crust an irresistible crunch.