Strawberry Banana Bread (Printable Version)

Moist banana bread featuring ripe bananas and fresh strawberries folded in for a fruity touch.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy & Fats

01 - 1 stick (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened

→ Sweeteners

02 - 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar

→ Produce

03 - 3 ripe bananas, mashed
04 - 1½ cups (190 grams) fresh strawberries, chopped and tossed with 1 tablespoon (8 grams) all-purpose flour

→ Eggs

05 - 2 large eggs, lightly beaten

→ Baking & Spices

06 - 2 cups (240 grams) all-purpose flour
07 - 1 teaspoon (5 grams) baking soda
08 - ½ teaspoon (3 grams) salt

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease two 9x5-inch loaf pans with nonstick spray and set aside.
02 - Using a stand mixer with paddle attachment, beat softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
03 - Add beaten eggs to the creamed mixture and blend until combined. Stir in mashed bananas thoroughly.
04 - Sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the sifted dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until incorporated to avoid overmixing.
05 - Gently fold in the floured strawberries to preserve their texture and prevent moisture from seeping.
06 - Divide batter evenly into prepared pans. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350°F (175°C) and bake for an additional 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and edges are lightly browned.
07 - Allow the loaves to cool completely in the pans before removing to prevent breaking.

# Additional Notes:

01 - Light folding of strawberries coated with flour prevents them from sinking and keeps the batter from becoming soggy.