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Strawberry Banana Bread

Irresistibly Moist Strawberry Banana Bread with Glaze

This Strawberry Banana Bread is a moist and delicious treat, perfect for using overripe bananas with a sweet glaze.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 1 cup Fresh Strawberries vibrant, ripe strawberries yield the best flavor
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar to sweeten and macerate strawberries
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour can be replaced with a gluten-free blend
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda for leavening
  • 1/2 teaspoon Fine Sea Salt to enhance flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cardamom can be replaced with cinnamon if preferred
  • 3 large Ripe Bananas the riper, the better
  • 1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar for moisture and caramel notes
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract for flavor enhancement
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter can be swapped for dairy-free alternative
For the Strawberry Glaze
  • 1/4 cup Reserved Strawberry Syrup from macerating strawberries
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar for a glossy glaze

Equipment

  • 9×5-inch loaf pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • whisk
  • Spatula
  • Measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. Macerate the strawberries with granulated sugar for 30 minutes, then strain.
  3. Melt the unsalted butter and allow it to cool.
  4. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, cardamom, and salt.
  5. Mash the bananas and mix with sugars, eggs, and vanilla until combined.
  6. Fold the banana mixture into dry ingredients and add melted butter.
  7. Fold in the macerated strawberries and pour into the pan.
  8. Bake for 55-65 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick.
  9. Cool in the pan for 30 minutes, then on a wire rack.
  10. Mix reserved strawberry syrup and powdered sugar to prepare the glaze.
  11. Brush the glaze over the cooled bread, slice, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 160mgFiber: 1gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure bananas are very ripe for the best flavor. Macerate strawberries for full 30 minutes to avoid sogginess. Let melted butter cool before mixing. Don't overmix the batter.

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