Description
Sweet and moist strawberry banana bread brings comfort and nostalgia to classic baking adventures. Homemade goodness packed with fruity flavor promises delightful moments you’ll savor with every delectable slice.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups (480 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) baking soda
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) baking powder
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) salt
Wet Ingredients:
- ½ cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup or 240 ml)
- ¼ cup (60 ml) Greek yogurt or sour cream
Fruit and Optional Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups (225 grams) fresh strawberries, diced
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) lemon zest (optional)
Instructions
- Warm the kitchen oven to a moderate temperature of 350F (175C). Prepare a standard loaf pan by coating with butter or lining with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- In a medium mixing vessel, thoroughly combine the dry powdery ingredients, ensuring an even distribution of flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set this mixture to the side.
- Create a creamy base by blending melted butter with granulated sweetener. Introduce eggs and aromatic vanilla extract, whisking until the mixture becomes smooth and uniform. Incorporate mashed ripe bananas and tangy Greek yogurt, stirring until well integrated.
- Delicately introduce the dry ingredient mixture into the wet components, folding gently to maintain a light texture. Mix only until the ingredients are just combined, avoiding excessive stirring that could create a dense final product.
- Carefully fold fresh strawberry pieces into the batter, sprinkling a light dusting of flour over the fruit to prevent sinking. If desired, add a hint of citrusy lemon zest for extra brightness.
- Transfer the complete batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the surface with a spatula to create an even top. Place in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 50-60 minutes, monitoring until a inserted testing skewer emerges clean and free from raw batter.
- Allow the freshly baked bread to rest in the pan for a brief 10-minute cooling period. Carefully remove and transfer to a wire cooling rack, letting it reach room temperature before slicing into delectable portions.
Notes
- Prevent strawberries from sinking by tossing them in a light coating of flour before adding to the batter, ensuring even distribution throughout the bread.
- Customize the bread’s moisture and texture by using very ripe, almost black bananas, which provide natural sweetness and incredible softness.
- Adapt the recipe for gluten-sensitive diets by substituting regular flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend, maintaining the bread’s delightful tender crumb.
- Enhance flavor complexity by adding a sprinkle of ground cinnamon or a handful of chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans for extra crunch and depth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg