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Strawberry Banana Bread

Strawberry Banana Bread that Dreams are Made Of

Enjoy a delightful fusion of ripe bananas and juicy strawberries in this Strawberry Banana Bread, perfect for breakfast or a quick snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 170
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 3 Ripe Bananas Use overripe bananas with brown spots for best flavor
  • 1 cup Diced Strawberries Fresh strawberries hold their shape better
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free blend
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Acts as a leavening agent
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Adds warmth
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Use melted for easier mixing
  • 3/4 cup Brown Sugar Infuses richness
  • 1 Large Egg Binds ingredients
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor

Equipment

  • 9x5-inch loaf pan
  • mixing bowl
  • Fork
  • Rubber spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x5-inch loaf pan by greasing or lining it.
  2. Mash the 3 ripe bananas in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
  3. Stir in ½ cup of melted unsalted butter, then add ¾ cup of brown sugar, 1 beaten egg, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
  4. Fold in 1.5 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, ¼ teaspoon of salt, and ½ teaspoon of ground cinnamon until just combined.
  5. Gently fold in 1 cup of diced strawberries.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Optionally add more strawberries on top.
  7. Bake for 55–65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 170kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for a week. Freeze slices for up to 3 months.

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