Ingredients
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 very ripe large bananas, mashed (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (or chunks)
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan, or line with parchment paper.
Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Step 3: In a large bowl, whisk the melted butter and granulated sugar until well combined. This is the base for your Chocolate Banana Strawberry Bread.
Step 4: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
Step 5: Add the mashed bananas to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to a tough loaf.
Step 6: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. A few lumps are okay; again, avoid overmixing to ensure a tender Chocolate Banana Strawberry Bread.
Step 7: Gently fold in the diced fresh strawberries and the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the batter. This is where the magic happens for your Chocolate Banana Strawberry Bread.
Step 8: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
Step 9: Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. If the top browns too quickly, you can loosely tent it with aluminum foil.
Step 10: Once baked, remove the loaf from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. This cooling process is important for the texture of your Chocolate Banana Strawberry Bread.
Notes
For extra flavor, sprinkle a tablespoon of coarse sugar on top of the batter before baking for a nice crunchy crust. Ensure your bananas are very ripe for maximum sweetness and moisture. Do not overmix the batter!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55-65 minutes
- Category: Desserts & Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 1/12 of loaf)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0.1g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg