Strawberry Banana Bread

145

By Chef Eddy Van Damme

Prep Time:

20m

Bake/Cook Time:

1h 15m

Yield:

1 standard loaf pan (9 x 5-inch)

Strawberry Banana Bread combines two of the most delicious and nutritious fruits - bananas and strawberries. Bananas are rich in fiber, vitamins B6 and C, and potassium, while strawberries are packed with vitamin C, antioxidants, and folate. Together, they create a moist, flavorful, and nutrient-dense banana bread recipe that's perfect for breakfast, a snack, or even dessert.

The moist crumb and cake-like texture of Strawberry Banana Bread make it a perfect accompaniment to a cup of coffee or tea. And not that it needs it, but you can customize this recipe to your liking by adding nuts, chocolate chips, or even cream cheese frosting.

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Products Used

Extra Fine Granulated Pure Cane Sugar Bag

Ingredients

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour*
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, soft
3/4 cup Dixie Crystals Extra Fine Granulated Sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 large eggs
2 cups (about 4-5) very ripe and finely mashed bananas
1 pint strawberries cut in quarters

*Spoon & Sweep method: Use a spoon to fill measuring cup with flour until required amount is obtained. Scooping measuring cup directly into flour bag will firmly pack flour resulting in too much flour required for recipe.

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°F.
Sift together flour and baking soda and set aside.
For easy removal from pan brush a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan with melted butter. Cut parchment paper and line sides of pan with parchment paper (butter keeps parchment in place). Set aside.
In a bowl cream butter until light and creamy. Add sugar, vanilla, salt, and cinnamon and mix until well combined.
Add eggs one at a time waiting for previously added egg to be fully incorporated and batter is smooth.
Add mashed bananas and combine. Add flour mixture and blend until smooth. Fold in strawberry pieces.
Scrape batter into prepared mold and place in oven on middle rack.
Bake until center of strawberry banana bread is no longer sticky or an inserted toothpick comes out clean, about 1 hour 15 minutes.

Dixie Crystals Insight

Banana bread is always a crowd pleaser and this one is especially delicious with the addition of vitamin C rich strawberries. Bananas are a good source of fiber and if desired replace all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour to increase fiber content.

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