Description
This moist and flavorful Banana Bread combines ripe bananas with fresh strawberries for a fruity twist on a classic favorite. Made with simple ingredients like all-purpose flour, yogurt, and eggs, it offers a tender crumb and sweet taste perfect for breakfast, snack, or dessert.
Ingredients
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
Additional Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh diced strawberries (136.1 grams)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 9 by 5 inch bread pan with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to combine evenly.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk melted butter and sugar until well mixed. Then add 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 keep the bread tender.
- Add Strawberries: Carefully stir in the fresh diced strawberries. The batter will be very thick at this point.
- 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 crumbs (63 minutes in this case).
- Cool Bread: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then remove 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
- All-purpose flour measurement is approximate; weighing the flour ensures accuracy.
- Using very ripe bananas provides the best sweetness and moisture.
- Fresh strawberries add moisture; store leftovers properly to maintain freshness.
- A 9×5 inch bread pan is ideal for even baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American