Banana Strawberry Bread

Banana Strawberry Bread

By Pearl Phillip

I miss my favorite Health Shop, Perlandra, where I used to buy strawberry banana bread. I have three bananas that are too ripe to eat, but they are still good not to be thrown away. What does a girl do? I decided to make my very own Banana Strawberry Bread. Here’s my recipe:

Ingredients:

  • 2 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced (or about 1 1/2 cups frozen strawberries, thawed and chopped)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (optional)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional, for extra flavor)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or strawberry yogurt (adds moisture)
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions:

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  1. Preheat the oven:
    • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Prepare the strawberries:
    • If using fresh strawberries, wash and chop them into small pieces. If using frozen strawberries, make sure they are thawed, then chop them as well. You can also toss them with a tablespoon of flour to help prevent them from sinking to the bottom of the bread.
  3. Mash the bananas:
    • In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth. Set aside.
  4. Cream butter and sugar:
    • In another bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes using an electric mixer or by hand.
  5. Add eggs and vanilla:
    • Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
  6. Combine dry ingredients:
    • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon (if using).
  7. Combine wet and dry ingredients:
    • Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with the mashed bananas and sour cream or yogurt. Mix until just combined.
  8. Fold in strawberries:
    • Gently fold in the chopped strawberries (and optional walnuts or chocolate chips if using).
  9. Bake the bread:
    • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.
    • Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
  10. Cool and serve:
  • Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Enjoy!

This banana strawberry bread is perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. You can store it in an airtight container for a few days, or freeze it for longer storage. Enjoy the sweet, fruity flavor!

 

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