Roasted Strawberry Banana Bread
Banana bread is one of my favorite quick breads. I make it for Madison all the time for breakfast, snack or dessert! I had some bananas that were turning brown, and I was really in the mood for banana bread, so I got to work creating a new quick bread recipe. This moist Strawberry Banana Bread is a delicious variation – perfect when strawberries are in season. You get the flavor of the strawberries in every bite of this moist banana bread. Some other healthy banana bread recipes I love are this Blueberry Banana Bread and Banana Cranberry Bread.
Ingredients
Strawberries: Dice fresh strawberries. Bananas: Mash three ripe bananas – the riper, the better. You want the banana peel to have a lot of brown spots. Applesauce: Buy unsweetened applesauce or make homemade. Baking Soda helps the banana bread rise and keeps the texture light. Salt to balance the sweetness Butter: Let two tablespoons soften on the counter before baking. You can also microwave cold butter for a few seconds – just make sure it doesn’t melt. Light Brown Sugar: Measure out a half cup unpacked. Eggs: Separate two egg whites from the yolks. You can save the yolks for another use, like adding them to scrambled eggs. Vanilla Extract for better flavor White Whole Wheat Flour or all purpose flour
Why You Should Roast the Strawberries
I initially attempted this recipe with fresh strawberries, but the strawberries released too much liquid while baking, making the bread a little too moist. Roasting the strawberries was the perfect solution. Most of the liquid dries out from roasting, and the berries become sweeter. According to Healthline, strawberries are an excellent source of vitamin C and manganese and also contain decent amounts of folate (vitamin B9) and potassium.
How to Store and Freeze Strawberry Banana Bread
You can store the strawberry banana bread in an airtight container on the counter for one day, but it will last up to 7 days in the fridge. You can also freeze the banana bread for up to 3 months. Slice the cooled bread, tightly wrap the individual pieces with plastic wrap or foil, and freeze in one large zip-locked bag. You can thaw the slices in the refrigerator or microwave for 30 to 45 seconds until warm.
Strawberry Banana Bread Variations:
Muffins: Make strawberry banana bread muffins – bake at 350 for 15 to 20 minutes. Applesauce: If you don’t have any applesauce, substitute it with more bananas. Nuts: Add 1/3 cup chopped walnuts or pecans. Spices: Add a little cinnamon Fruit: Swap strawberries for raspberries or chocolate chips
More Banana Bread Recipes:
Pumpkin Banana Bread with Pecans Chocolate Chip Banana Petite Loaves Gluten Free Banana Bread Banana Bread with Blueberries Banana Cranberry Bread
