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Overripe Banana and Strawberry Bread

This banana bread recipe combines mashed ripe bananas and chopped strawberries into a moist, dense loaf. The batter is mixed then baked until golden and firm, resulting in a chewy interior with a slightly crusty top and visible fruit throughout.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pieces ripe bananas well mashed
  • 1 cup strawberries hulled and chopped
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk or spatula
  • Loaf pan
  • Parchment paper or butter for greasing
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a loaf pan with parchment paper or grease with butter.
  2. Combine mashed bananas, chopped strawberries, sugar, and vegetable oil in a large mixing bowl. Whisk until well blended, ensuring the mixture is smooth with some fruit pieces visible.
    3 pieces ripe bananas
  3. Add eggs one at a time to the wet mixture, whisking after each addition until fully incorporated and the mixture becomes slightly frothy.
    3 pieces ripe bananas
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, folding gently with a spatula until just combined. The batter will be thick but moist.
    3 pieces ripe bananas
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading evenly with a spatula. Place in the oven and bake for 50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Cool completely before slicing to maintain the loaf's structure.