Roasted Strawberry Banana Bread

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Roasted Strawberry Banana Bread is moist and delicious, made with ripe bananas and roasted strawberries, which brings out the sweetness of the berries.

Roasted Strawberry Banana Bread

Banana bread is one of my favorite quick breads. I make it for Madison all the time! This Roasted Strawberry Banana Bread is a delicious variation – perfect when strawberries are in season. Some other healthy banana bread recipes I love are this Blueberry Banana Bread and Banana Cranberry Bread.

Why You Should Roast the Strawberries

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. 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. You get the flavor of the strawberries in every bite of this moist banana bread.

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 refrigerator.

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

More Banana Bread Recipes:

Roasted Strawberry Banana Bread

88 Cals
2 Protein
19 Carbs
2 Fats

Prep Time: 5 mins

Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins

Roasted Strawberry Banana Bread is moist and delicious, made with ripe bananas and roasted strawberries, which brings out the sweetness of the berries.

1 1/4 cups strawberries, diced
3 ripe medium bananas, mashed
2 tbsp unsweetened apple sauce
1 1/4 cups white whole wheat flour
3/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
2 tbsp butter, softened
1/2 cup light brown sugar, not packed
2 large egg whites
1 tsp vanilla extract
baking spray

Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray a loaf pan with baking spray.
Place the strawberries on a baking sheet and roast for 25 minutes, remove and set aside.
In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt with a wire whisk. Set aside.
In a large bowl cream butter and sugar with an electric mixer.
Add egg whites, bananas, apple sauce and vanilla, and beat at medium speed until thick. Scrape down sides of the bowl.
Add flour mixture and blend at low speed until combined, do not over mix.
Fold in strawberries and pour batter into the prepared loaf pan; bake in the center rack for about 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let the pan cool at least 20 minutes, bread should be room temperature before slicing.