Description
A moist and flavorful strawberry banana bread that combines fresh strawberries and ripe bananas with a hearty mix of flour and oats. This easy-to-make quick bread is perfect for breakfast, snack time, or dessert, and features a perfect balance of sweetness and texture.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- ¼ cup salted butter (melted)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup strawberries (chopped small)
- 1 cup banana (mashed)
- 1¾ cup flour
- ½ cup rolled oats
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan thoroughly to prevent sticking, and set it aside while you prepare the batter.
- Beat eggs: In a large bowl, beat the eggs until they are frothy to incorporate air for a lighter texture in the bread.
- Combine wet ingredients: Add the melted butter, sugar, chopped strawberries, and mashed banana to the beaten eggs. Mix well to ensure all the wet ingredients are fully combined.
- Mix dry ingredients: In another large bowl, whisk together the flour, rolled oats, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, ensuring an even distribution of the leavening agents.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Stir gently until just combined to avoid overmixing, which can result in a dense bread.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating it is fully cooked.
- Cool: Allow the bread to cool for 10 minutes in the pan. Then remove it from the pan and let it cool completely on a wire rack before slicing to maintain its shape and texture.
Notes
- Ensure bananas are ripe for maximum sweetness and moisture.
- Adjust sugar amount based on the sweetness of the strawberries and bananas used.
- Use fresh strawberries for best flavor; frozen can be used but drain excess liquid.
- Do not overmix batter to keep bread tender and fluffy.
- Let the bread cool completely before slicing for cleaner cuts.
