Strawberry Banana Bread
This Strawberry Banana Bread features moist, tender banana bread with homemade strawberry jam swirled through the bread. The bread is topped with a buttery cinnamon sugar crumb topping, and a drizzle of strawberry icing. The pockets of strawberry jam in this banana bread add brightness and a hint of tartness which balances well with the natural sweetness of the banana. This bread also uses Greek yogurt in the batter, which not only helps make the bread ultra soft, but also adds protein.
Here is what you will love about this Strawberry Banana Bread
- Soft, tender and moist – this banana bread stays moist for days, thanks to the moisture from both the banana and the Greek yogurt. The Greek yogurt also contributes to a soft, tender crumb.
- Added nutrition from Greek yogurt – this banana bread has the addition of Greek yogurt which helps the texture, but also adds nutrition to the bread. You can use either whole or nonfat Greek yogurt. Both add a punch of protein, calcium and other beneficial nutrients.
- Flavor combo – I just love the combination of strawberry and banana. This strawberry banana bread has a homemade strawberry jam that gets swirled throughout the bread. The homemade strawberry jam is made with a touch of sugar and lemon juice which helps to brighten the strawberry flavor and balance the sweetness. The strawberry flavor gets much more concentrated and delicious after it simmers for 15 minutes, then it is swirled through the banana bread batter. So, each bite is filled with pockets of jammy, sweet strawberries.
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Strawberry Banana Bread
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 9×5 inch loaf 1x
Description
This Strawberry Banana Bread features moist, tender banana bread with homemade strawberry jam swirled through the bread. The bread is topped with a buttery cinnamon sugar crumb topping, and a drizzle of strawberry icing. The pockets of strawberry jam in this banana bread add brightness and a hint of tartness which balances well with the natural sweetness of the banana. This bread also uses Greek yogurt in the batter, which not only helps make the bread ultra soft, but also adds protein, and other beneficial nutrients.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup ripe bananas, mashed (approximately 1 large banana)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Strawberry Swirl
- 1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled, rinsed, quartered
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- Juice of 1 medium size lemon
Crumble Topping
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
Icing
- 1 tablespoon strawberry jam (from the strawberry swirl)
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream or milk
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350F. Line a 9×5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper and spray with nonstick spray.
2. Make the strawberry swirl. In a medium size saucepan, add strawberries, sugar, cinnamon and lemon juice. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, then reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until thickened.
3. Make the crumble topping. In a medium size bowl, add softened flour, sugar and cinnamon. Stir to combine. Add in softened butter and using a fork, claw ingredients together until pea sized morsels remain. Set in refrigerator until ready to use.
4. Make the banana bread. Add banana and mash well using a fork. Add in the eggs, butter, sugars, and Greek yogurt. Stir to combine. Add in sifted flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Stir to combine.
5. Pour half the batter into the prepared pan. Add half the strawberry jam. Add remaining banana bread batter, then remaining strawberry jam (reserve 1 tablespoon for icing). Add crumble topping on top.
6. Bake in preheated oven 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to fully cool in pan.
7. Make the icing. In a medium size bowl, add powdered sugar and strawberry jam (the one tablespoon you reserved earlier). Stir to combine, then add 1-2 tablespoons milk or heavy cream as needed until icing is desired consistency. Drizzle over bread. Slice, serve and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 40
- Category: Breakfast/Brunch
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
