Description
This Strawberry Banana Bread is a moist and flavorful quick bread that combines the natural sweetness of ripe bananas and fresh strawberries. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, it’s easy to prepare and baked to golden perfection with a soft crumb and bursts of fruity goodness in every bite.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour + 2 tablespoons
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
Wet Ingredients
- 1 egg, at room temperature
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1/4 cup sour cream, at room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 medium bananas, mashed
Fruit
- 1 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, quartered
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan thoroughly and set it aside to prepare the batter.
- Coat Strawberries with Flour: In a small bowl, toss the quartered strawberries with 2 tablespoons of flour to coat them evenly. This helps prevent the strawberries from sinking to the bottom of the bread during baking. Set aside.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, beat the egg, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, sour cream, and oil until smooth. Then fold in the mashed bananas until evenly mixed.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to ensure a tender crumb.
- Fold in Strawberries: Gently fold the floured strawberries into the batter, distributing them evenly throughout.
- Transfer to Pan and Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Optionally, arrange a few strawberry pieces on top for decoration. Bake in the preheated oven for 60-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then invert the loaf pan onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Ensure bananas are ripe for maximum sweetness and moisture.
- Coating strawberries with flour helps them stay suspended in the batter.
- Avoid overmixing batter to keep the bread tender and light.
- Check for doneness starting at 60 minutes to avoid overbaking.
- Store leftover bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60-65 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
