Strawberry Banana Bread is a luscious twist on traditional Banana Bread recipes. The flavor is so delicious with strawberries and a great way to use ripe bananas.
If you love quick bread recipes, this Strawberry Banana Bread is a must try. It’s similar to classic Banana Bread but with a strawberry twist. The moist texture and flavor can’t be beat.
It’s a great snack but we love it for breakfast. I have been making this for years and it never disappoints. Another favorite you might want to try is Cherry Bread and Libby’s Pumpkin Bread Recipe.
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Why We Love This Recipe
- Fresh Strawberry Flavor. The addition of fresh strawberries in banana bread is so delicious.
- Pantry Staples. Most of the ingredient list include items you likely already have in the pantry.
- Inexpensive to make. Strawberry Banana Bread Recipe is very frugal.
Ingredients
- All Purpose Flour. Don’t forget to reserve some for coating the strawberries.
- Baking Soda. If you run out, you can use one of the Best Baking Soda Substitutes,
- Sugar. White granulated sugar.
- Butter. Softened at room temperature so it’s easier to combine.
- Sour Cream. This helps to make the bread so moist.
- Bananas. Ripe bananas mashed. I like to leave a few chunks.
- Eggs. Large eggs at room temperature.
- Vanilla Extract. Always use pure vanilla extract for best results.
- Fresh Strawberries. Chopped into small pieces.
Find the complete list of ingredients at the bottom of the page.
Variations and Additions
- Nuts. Add walnuts or pecans to the batter before baking.
- Fruit. Swap the strawberries with raspberries or blueberries.
- Chocolate. Add milk chocolate or dark chocolate chips in the batter or on top of the bread. You can also use white chocolate chips.
- Greek Yogurt. Switch out the Greek Yogurt for sour cream.
- Almond Extract. You can use this instead of vanilla extract.
Step By Step Instructions
- Step 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 9X5 inch loaf pan with cooking spray.
- Step 2. In a large bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
Step 3. You will need a separate bowl. Use a stand mixer or handheld mixer and beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Step 4. Next, add the sour cream and eggs (one at a time) until combined. Then mix in the vanilla extract.
Step 5. Mash up the ripe bananas and add them to the mixture. Slowly add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Be careful not to over mix. Then toss the strawberries in flour and gently stir the strawberries into the batter.
Step 6. Finally, pour the batter in the prepared loaf pan. Then bake for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Step 7. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes and then turn the bread out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 8. Once the bread has cooled, it’s ready to slice, serve and enjoy!
Storage
Store any leftover bread in an airtight container or bag at room temperature. It will last up to 4-5 days.
Pro Tips
- Cover the bread if needed. Watch the bread closely toward the end of the cook time. If the top of the bread is browning too quickly, tent the top of the pan with foil to prevent it from getting too browned.
- Don’t overmix the batter. Stir the ingredients together until just combined. Don’t overmix or the texture will not be soft and fluffy.
- Ripe bananas. Don’t use green bananas. They need to be ripe for the best bread. It will make the bread moist and sweet.
- Coat the fruit in flour. This will prevent the fruit from settling to the bottom of the loaf.
- Make muffins. Use the batter to make muffins. They will turn out so tasty but make sure to adjust the cooking time.
Frequently Asked Questions
I do not recommend using frozen berries. The texture is different, and they are soggier than fresh strawberries.
Yes, you can swap out the flour with gluten free flour. Use a 1:1 ratio.
Place whole bananas in the peeling on a baking sheet. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes. The skin should be completely black. Allow to cool and then use as normal.
More Easy Banana Recipes
Easy Air Fryer Desserts
Air Fryer Banana Bread
Easy Brownie
Banana Bread Brownies
Quick Bread
Blueberry Banana Bread
Quick Bread
Chocolate Banana Bread
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Strawberry Banana Bread
Ingredients
- 2 cups All Purpose Flour plus 3 Tablespoons for coating the Strawberries
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1/3 cup Butter softened
- 1/4 cup Sour Cream
- 3 Ripe Bananas mashed
- 2 Large Eggs room temperature
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 1 1/2 cups Fresh Strawberries chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 9X5 inch loaf pan with a non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl with a stand up mixer or hand held mixer, beat together the butter and sugar until the mixer is light and fluffy.
- Add in the sour cream, eggs, one at a time, until combined. Then mix in the vanilla extract.
- Mash up the ripe bananas and add them to the mixture.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Be careful not to over mix the batter.
- Toss the strawberries in 1 tablespoon of flour and then gently stir the strawberries into the batter.
- Pour the batter in the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes and then turn the bread out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once the bread has cooled, it’s ready to slice, serve and enjoy!
Love the addition of strawberries. Perfect combination.
Have you ever tried any of berry. I want to try blackberries.
I have tried blueberries in this Blueberry Banana Bread Recipe. I haven’t tried blackberries yet but I think they would be delicious!