Strawberry Oatmeal Banana Bread
The ultimate comfort food, Strawberry Oatmeal Banana Bread combines sweet bananas and tart strawberries for a delightful treat. With its moist crumb and hearty oats, this easy recipe makes for a perfect breakfast or snack. Indulge today!
Equipment
- Grater
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Sheet
- Chef's Knife
- Wooden Spoon
- Whisk
- Frying Pan
- Oven
Ingredients
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup old-fashioned oats
- 2½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup butter, at room temperature
- ½ cup granulated white sugar
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup mashed ripe banana
- ½ cup mashed/finely chopped fresh or frozen strawberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. It’s important to have the oven ready before you start baking to ensure even cooking.
- Spray an 8X5-inch loaf pan with nonstick spray to prevent the bread from sticking.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the first five dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. This step helps distribute the leavening agents evenly throughout the flour.
- In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to combine the butter and both sugars. Beat them together for about two minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy. This aeration will help create a lighter texture in your bread.
- Add the eggs, sour cream, lemon zest, and vanilla to the butter mixture. Beat until all the ingredients are combined and smooth.
- Mix in the mashed bananas and strawberries, stirring gently to combine without overmixing.
- Gradually stir in the dry ingredients just until combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to a dense bread.
- Gently scoop the batter into your prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake the bread for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The bread should be golden brown on top.
- Once baked, remove it from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use flavorful strawberries: The more flavorful your strawberries are, the more they will add strawberry flavor to this bread.
- Visual appeal: If you're using fresh strawberries, save a couple of extra ones to slice thinly and place on top of the batter before baking.
- Prevent over-browning: Check in the middle of baking, and if it's browning too much on top, gently set a piece of foil on top of the bread to keep it from browning further.
- For Weight Watchers: If you're counting WW Points, be sure to use reduced fat sour cream in the recipe.