Strawberry Banana Bread
This delicious Strawberry Banana Bread is super moist, made with ripe bananas and naturally sweetened with maple syrup. Its a fantastic vegan recipe that can easily be made gluten-free, making it perfect for everyone in the family!
Ingredients
For the Bread:
3 ripe bananas, mashed
2 flax eggs 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed meal 4 tablespoons warm water
cup melted vegan butter
cup maple syrup
cup almond or oat milk
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour regular or gluten-free; King Arthur Measure for Measure recommended
1 cup diced strawberries
Optional Vegan Icing:
1 cup powdered sugar
teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon softened vegan butter
1 tablespoon almond milk
Instructions
Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 375F 190C. Grease a 9-inch springform pan or a 9×5 loaf pan.
Prepare the Flax Eggs:
In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of ground flaxseed meal with 4 tablespoons of warm water. Let it sit for about 2 minutes until it thickens into a gel.
Mix Wet Ingredients:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, flax eggs, almond or oat milk, vanilla extract, maple syrup, melted vegan butter, salt, baking soda, and baking powder. Stir until well mixed.
Add Dry Ingredients:
Gradually mix in the flour until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. Then, gently fold in the diced strawberries.
Bake the Bread:
Pour the batter into your prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean.
Prepare Optional Icing:
While the bread is cooling, you can prepare the optional vegan icing. In a bowl, mix together 1 cup powdered sugar, teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 tablespoon softened vegan butter, and 1 tablespoon almond milk until smooth.
Serve:
Once the bread is cool, drizzle the optional icing over the top if desired. Slice and enjoy your delicious Strawberry Banana Bread!
Tips
Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.
Freezing: This bread freezes well. Wrap slices tightly in plastic wrap and store in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months.
Enjoy your moist, flavorful Strawberry Banana Bread thats sure to impress everyone, even those who arent vegan!