This strawberry banana bread is a simple and healthy version of the classic banana bread, combining fresh strawberries with bananas for a soft and moist texture in every slice. It’s quick and easy to make, perfect for breakfast or brunch or as a snack at any time of the day. This recipe makes a great treat that everyone will love.
Bread is always a comforting treat, and this healthy strawberry banana bread is no exception. It’s a quick and easy strawberry banana bread — Sooo simple that even the kids can help mix it together. As it bakes in the oven, the sweet, fruity aroma slowly fills the house and makes the kitchen feel extra cozy.
This strawberry banana bread recipe is easy to prepare. Simply whisk together the liquid ingredients, then gradually add the dry ingredients while stirring. Next, add the mashed banana and floured strawberries, and bake.
This recipe reminds you how wonderful homemade bread can be when it’s simple, making it a great and healthy choice for strawberry banana bread.
Ingredients
Yield: 10 to 12 Slices
- Large egg – 1
- Light brown sugar, packed – ½ cup
- Canola or vegetable oil – ⅓ cup
- Granulated sugar – ¼ cup
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt – ¼ cup
- Vanilla extract – 2 teaspoons
- All-purpose flour – 1 ¼ cups, plus additional as needed
- Baking powder – ½ teaspoon
- Baking soda – ½ teaspoon
- Salt – ½ teaspoon, or to taste
- Mashed ripe bananas – 1 cup (about 2 large or 3 small)
- Fresh strawberries, quartered – 1 ½ cups
- All-purpose flour for dusting berries – 3 tablespoons
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Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F. You will need a 9×5-inch loaf pan for this. Be sure to spray the loaf pan well with cooking spray and dust it with flour to prevent sticking.
Step 2: In a large bowl, add the first six ingredients (egg, brown sugar, oil, granulated sugar, sour cream, and vanilla) and whisk them all together until well combined.
Step 3: Now, add 1 1/4 cups of flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to the bowl and fold in with a flat spoon, or stir gently with a spoon, until the ingredients are well combined — Tip: It’s really important not to overmix here.
Step 4: Add the mashed banana and fold it in gently until blended.
Step 5: Toss the quartered strawberries with 3 tablespoons of flour until well coated (this prevents them from sinking). Now, gently fold the coated strawberries into the batter — tip: The batter should be on the thicker side. Because bananas and berries have different moisture contents, you may want to add up to 1/4 cup more flour if it seems too thin. A thicker batter is best because the berries will release water as they bake.
Step 6: Remove the mixture to the prepared pan, and smooth the top lightly with a spoon.
Step 7: Bake for 55 to 60 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set. To check, insert a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean or with a little moist crumb — Tip: To prevent the top and sides from browning too much before the center is done, loosely drape a sheet of aluminum foil over the pan for the last 10 minutes or so of baking.
Step 8: Let the bread cool in the pan for about 15 minutes. Then, turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
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Why You’ll Love this Recipe
This recipe gives you a moist, fluffy loaf bursting with sweet and fresh summer flavors. With this quick and easy homemade banana and strawberry bread, straight from the oven, you’ll know you’re reliving summer with every bite. Each slice pairs perfectly with your morning coffee or afternoon tea. Because it’s packed with fruit, it feels more special (And healthier) than your average sweet bread, making it a great healthy alternative to banana and strawberry bread. This simple and quick bread is perfect for breakfast or a snack, and it’s so easy to make that you don’t need any advanced baking skills to achieve amazing results. You’ll definitely love having this beautiful bread on your counter.
I’m excited for you all to try this! It’s such a lovely, simple loaf that I know will quickly become a favorite. If you do try it, I’d love to hear about it!
Please come back and leave a comment below to tell me how your banana and strawberry bread turned out and what you thought of it. Happy baking, everyone!
Best Strawberry Banana Bread
Bake the best strawberry banana bread! This easy and moist recipe is packed with fresh berries and sweet bananas and is perfect for breakfast (a lovely homemade loaf filled with ripe bananas and fresh strawberries)
Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup light brown sugar, packed
- ⅓ cup canola or vegetable oil
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas
- 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, quartered
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour (to toss with the berries)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. You will need a 9×5-inch loaf pan for this. Be sure to spray the loaf pan well with cooking spray and dust it with flour to prevent sticking.
- In a large bowl, add the first six ingredients (egg, brown sugar, oil, granulated sugar, sour cream, and vanilla) and whisk them all together until well combined.
- Now, add 1 1/4 cups of flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to the bowl and fold in with a flat spoon, or stir gently with a spoon, until the ingredients are well combined — Tip: It’s really important not to overmix here.
- Add the mashed banana and fold it in gently until blended.
- Toss the quartered strawberries with 3 tablespoons of flour until well coated (this prevents them from sinking). Now, gently fold the coated strawberries into the batter (The batter should be on the thicker side. Because bananas and berries have different moisture contents, you may want to add up to 1/4 cup more flour if it seems too thin. A thicker batter is best because the berries will release water as they bake)
- Remove the mixture to the prepared pan, and smooth the top lightly with a spoon.
- Bake for 55 to 60 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set. To check, insert a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean or with a little moist crumb (To prevent the top and sides from browning too much before the center is done, loosely drape a sheet of aluminum foil over the pan for the last 10 minutes or so of baking)
- Let the bread cool in the pan for about 15 minutes. Then, turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
Storage – This Strawberry Banana Bread stays perfectly moist for up to a week when stored in an airtight container.
Nutrition Information
Yield
10Serving Size
1Amount Per ServingCalories 245Total Fat 9gSaturated Fat 1gUnsaturated Fat 8gCholesterol 19mgSodium 231mgCarbohydrates 38gFiber 1gSugar 22gProtein 3g
Just a heads up — The calorie count and nutritional info here are just estimates! The actual numbers might vary a bit depending on the brands and ingredients you use.