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Strawberry Banana Bread

By Valerie · June 22, 2019 · Updated May 21, 2020 2 Comments

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Deliciously light and sweet, this summery Strawberry Banana Bread has a cake-like texture and is studded with fresh summer strawberries.

Two pieces of strawberry banana bread stacked on a white plate.

I’ve baked so many banana breads over time but friends, wow, this may just be my favorite.

My goal this time around was to create a banana bread that would showcase a summery, strawberry flavor. To accomplish this I held back and went a bit lighter on the banana just to be sure the strawberries would shine. I’m happy to say, they shine brightly.

A loaf of Strawberry Banana Bread on a cutting board with two slices stacked on top of each other in front of it.

How to Make the Best Strawberry Banana Bread

The banana bread base is simple and contains the usual suspects (see the recipe card below) but to ensure a rich, cake-like bread I added a little sour cream. The wet and dry ingredients are mixed together in separate bowls and then mixed together with a spoon, just until combined.

To be certain the strawberry flavor would be prominent, I added just one ripe banana. It adds just the right amount of banana flavor without being overwhelming.

A glass mixing bowl with the bread batter and chopped fresh strawberries on top.

I chopped some fresh, ripe strawberries into small pieces and folded them into the batter.

Look for bright red, ripe strawberries for the best result. Weak strawberries will result in weak strawberry flavor.

When baking with bananas, be sure they are way too ripe to eat and have a spotted brown peel.

The batter mixed together in a glass mixing bowl.

This Strawberry Banana Bread should be baked in a 9- x 5-inch loaf pan that has been coated with non-stick cooking spray.

The batter in a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan.

And, voila! It’s ready for the oven.

Two slices of Strawberry Banana Bread on a white plate with a fresh strawberry next to it.

Strawberry Banana Bread is delicious all on its own or lightly toasted and slathered with butter ( I highly recommend the latter).

A close up shot of two slices of Strawberry Banana Bread.

For more delicious quick bread inspiration check out my Lemon Yogurt Poppy Seed Bread, We Be Jammin’ Jamaican Banana Bread, and the completely luscious Carrot Zucchini Bread with Cream Cheese Walnut Frosting.

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Two pieces of strawberry banana bread stacked on a white plate.

Strawberry Banana Bread

Deliciously light and sweet, this summery Strawberry Banana Bread has a cake-like texture and is studded with fresh summer strawberries.

5 from 2 votes
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Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
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Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 347kcal
Author: Valerie Brunmeier

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large over-ripe banana
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup sour cream (I used light sour cream)
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup diced fresh strawberries

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat a 9-x 5-inch loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium mixing bowl and set aside. In a second large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat together the banana, eggs, sugar, oil, sour cream, and vanilla until smooth.
  • Stir the flour mixture into the wet ingredients and mix with a spoon just until moistened. Add the strawberries and stir lightly, just until incorporated throughout the batter.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 55 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. If bread is browning too quickly towards the end of the baking time, lay a sheet of foil lightly over the top, if desired.
  • Cool the loaf in the pan for 10 minutes before removing it to a wire rack. Cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 347kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 304mg | Potassium: 136mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 90IU | Vitamin C: 11.9mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1.4mg
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  1. Morris says

    September 21, 2019 at 6:53 am

    5 stars
    Valerie, you nailed this one!
    Excellent cake texture, moist, crumbly, and dancing with delightful summery flavors!
    I started out looking for a quick way to keep from throwing out a single over-ripe banana and discovered a keeper recipe! I did have a problem deciding if it were better toasted with real butter or just topped with whipped cream. Solution:either is good but both is great!

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    • Valerie says

      September 21, 2019 at 9:50 am

      Fantastic! I love this recipe and I’m so glad you did too. 🙂

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