Description
This Strawberry Banana Bread is a moist and flavorful quick bread, combining the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with fresh strawberries for a delicious twist. Perfect for breakfast or a snack, it features a tender crumb thanks to yogurt and a careful balance of ingredients that keep it soft and delightful.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (300 grams)
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled (56.5 grams)
- 3/4 cup sugar (148.5 grams)
- 3/4 cup yogurt (170.25 grams)
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 3 very ripe bananas, mashed well
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh diced strawberries (136.1 grams)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Spray a 9×5 inch bread pan with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk the melted butter and sugar until well mixed. Then add the yogurt, beaten eggs, mashed bananas, and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gently fold the flour mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined. Take care not to overmix to maintain a tender bread texture.
- Add Strawberries: Carefully stir in the fresh diced strawberries; the batter will be thick at this stage.
- Fill Pan and Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared bread pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 60 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs (approximately 63 minutes).
- Cool Bread: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, remove it from the pan and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely for about an hour before slicing.
- Storage Advice: Due to the fresh strawberries, store the bread in an airtight container and consume within two to three days for best freshness.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture.
- Do not overmix after adding flour to keep the bread tender.
- Fresh strawberries add moisture and freshness; avoid using frozen to prevent excess liquid.
- Check bread doneness with a toothpick to avoid under or over baking.
- Store the bread properly due to fresh fruit; refrigeration is optional but may extend freshness slightly.
