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Strawberry Banana Bread

Moist Strawberry Banana Bread with Creamy Icing Bliss

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A delightful twist on classic banana bread made with ripe strawberries and bananas, topped with creamy icing.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Spoon and level for accuracy.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Check for freshness.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Check for freshness.
  • ½ teaspoon Salt Do not skip this ingredient.
  • ½ cup Butter Softened.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Adjust based on fruit sweetness.
  • 2 pieces Eggs Use room temperature eggs.
  • 1 cup Mashed Ripe Bananas Use fully ripe bananas.
  • 1 cup Fresh Strawberries Diced.
  • ½ cup Sour Cream Plain Greek yogurt works as a substitute.
For the Icing
  • ½ cup Fresh Strawberries Pureed.
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Adjust for sweetness.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Loaf Pan
  • Oven
  • Hand Mixer

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add the eggs and mashed bananas, mixing until fully combined.
  5. Gently add in the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
  6. Fold in the diced fresh strawberries.
  7. Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan and bake for 60-70 minutes.
  8. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  9. To make the icing, blend strawberries and mix with powdered sugar until creamy.
  10. Once cooled, spread the icing over the banana bread and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Enjoy with a cup of coffee for a perfect breakfast or a sweet snack.

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