Strawberry Banana Bread
Learn how to make the BEST Banana Strawberry Bread with this easy recipe!
Servings: 12 slices
Calories: 225kcal
Ingredients
- nonstick cooking spray
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
- ⅔ cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 ½ cups chopped strawberries
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 cup mashed banana (about 2 medium bananas)
- ½ cup + 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts or pecans, optional
Equipment
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a 9 x 5-inch bread pan lightly with nonstick spray; set aside.
- Mix butter and sugar until light and fluffy, using a stand mixer or hand mixer.
- Add eggs and vanilla; mix until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder.
- Using a spatula, fold flour into butter mixture, until almost completely mixed. Do not over mix; there should be a little flour still visible.
- Mix strawberries with 1 tablespoon flour.
- Add strawberries, banana, and ½ cup nuts to batter; gently fold in with a spatula.
- Add batter to bread pan. Smooth top and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons nuts.
- Bake bread for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean.
- Let bread cool completely before slicing. Enjoy!
Notes
When measuring the flour, use a spoon to add it to your measuring cup, then level off the top with a straight edge (such as a knife). Avoid scooping the measuring cup directly into the flour ... this compresses the flour, causing you to use too much.
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Nutrition
Calories: 225kcal
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