Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Strawberry Banana Bread Recipe, a fresh twist on a classic favorite. This easy-to-make bread combines the sweetness of overripe bananas with juicy strawberries and is topped with a luscious strawberry glaze. Perfect for brunch or as an afternoon treat, it comes together quickly using pancake mix, making it ideal for any occasion. The moist texture ensures that every slice is irresistibly soft, while the fruity essence will have everyone coming back for more. Whether enjoyed plain or dressed up with butter or cream cheese, this Strawberry Banana Bread is sure to become a household favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium overripe banana
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup water
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups Krusteaz Pancake Mix
- 1 cup chopped strawberries
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- ⅛ teaspoon strawberry extract (optional)
- Heavy whipping cream (for glaze)
- Red food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare a 9×5-inch loaf pan with nonstick spray.
- In a large bowl, mash the banana until smooth.
- Add eggs, water, vanilla extract, and vegetable oil to the mashed banana; stir until combined.
- Gradually incorporate granulated sugar and pancake mix; mix gently until just combined.
- Fold in chopped strawberries carefully.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 40-50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for about 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar, remaining vanilla extract, strawberry extract, and heavy cream until smooth; drizzle over cooled bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg