This strawberry banana bread recipe is the perfect solution for a quick and delicious breakfast or lunch. The combination of sweet fresh strawberries, mashed bananas, and buttery vanilla bread makes this recipe a go-to morning meal that everyone can enjoy!
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (180 degrees Celsius) and grease a loaf pan with melted butter or cooking spray.
Wash and slice the fresh berries.
Combine the bananas, sugar, and melted butter in a large bowl. Whisk or blend for a minute, then add the eggs and vanilla.
In another bowl, combine the flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
Gently add the flour mixture to the mashed banana mixture, stirring with a wooden spoon or spatula to incorporate the ingredients.
Gently fold the strawberries into the batter and pour this into the prepared loaf pan.
Cooking instructions
Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes until golden brown on top.
Allow to rest for 15 minutes in the loaf pan before slicing.
Serve with butter, maple syrup, honey, sour cream, or whipped cream.
Recipe Notes
Early browningIf you find that your strawberry banana bread is starting to burn before it's cooked, loosely cover it with aluminum foil.Coat the strawberries in flourYou may find that the majority of the sliced strawberries will fall to the bottom of the prepared pan during baking. A good trick is to lightly coat them in flour first before mixing them into the batter. This will help them to stay suspended in the batter while it bakes.Let it coolResist the urge to cut into your freshly baked goods straight from the oven. The bread needs time to cool so that it doesn't break upon slicing.Toothpick testMake sure your bread is cooked through by testing it with a toothpick in the center of the loaf. If it comes out clean, it's ready.