Strawberry Banana Bread

Nisrine Idrissii

A soft, tender loaf packed with sweet banana flavor and juicy bursts of fresh strawberry. Made with ripe bananas and Greek yogurt for extra moisture, this easy quick bread is perfect for breakfast, snacking, or dessert.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 1 5

Total Time 1 19

Servings: 1 Loaf

Calories: 230

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

3 large very ripe bananas mashed (about 1½ cups)
1 cup fresh strawberries diced and patted dry
½ cup unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled
⅓ cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream at room temperature
¾ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup light brown sugar packed
2 large eggs at room temperature
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1¾ cups all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon fine sea salt
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon optional
½ cup mini chocolate chips optional
½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans optional
1 tablespoon coarse sugar for topping (optional

Equipment

9x5 inch loaf pan
2 large mixing bowls
Whisk
Rubber spatula
Measuring cups and spoons
Wire cooling rack
parchment paper

Method

Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan and line with parchment paper.
Mash bananas in a large bowl. Whisk in both sugars, melted butter, yogurt, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
Pour dry ingredients into wet. Fold gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
Toss diced strawberries with 1 teaspoon flour. Gently fold into batter along with any add-ins.
Spread batter into prepared pan. Sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired.
Bake 55 to 65 minutes, rotating halfway, until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
Cool in pan 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use spotty brown bananas for best flavor and moisture.
Toss strawberries in flour to prevent sinking.
Store at room temperature for 3 days, refrigerate for 5 days, or freeze for 3 months.
For muffins, bake at 350°F for 18 to 22 minutes.