Description
Moist, fruity, and beautifully tender, Strawberry Banana Bread brings together two classic flavors in one comforting loaf. This easy recipe is perfect for using up ripe bananas and juicy strawberries. Whether you’re looking for a quick breakfast, healthy snack, or easy dessert idea, this loaf delivers. It freezes well, stays moist for days, and works for brunch or as a sweet gift. Try this banana strawberry combo for new food ideas you’ll keep baking again and again.
Ingredients
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons milk
3 medium ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup)
1 1/4 cups chopped strawberries
1/2 cup powdered sugar (for glaze, optional)
1 tablespoon milk (for glaze, optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan. Line with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.
3. Add melted butter, sugar, egg, vanilla, and milk to the bananas. Mix until fully combined.
4. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt.
5. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet until just combined.
6. Gently fold in the chopped strawberries without overmixing.
7. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
8. Bake for 55–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
9. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Optional: Mix powdered sugar and milk for glaze. Drizzle over cooled loaf.
Notes
Use very ripe bananas for the best natural sweetness and moisture.
For extra flavor, add 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon to the dry ingredients.
Let the loaf cool completely before glazing to prevent melting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 238
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 208mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 38mg
Keywords: strawberry banana bread, quick bread, easy snack, healthy breakfast, ripe banana recipe