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Moist Strawberry Banana Bread Recipe with Easy Brown Butter Glaze

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A tender and moist banana bread enhanced with fresh strawberries and topped with a nutty, caramel-y brown butter glaze. Perfect for brunch, snacks, or a cozy treat.

Ingredients

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  • 2 to 3 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup / 240 ml)
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped (about 150 g)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled (115 g)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (200 g)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (180 g)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • For the Brown Butter Glaze:
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter (57 g)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (120 g), sifted
  • 1 tablespoon whole milk (15 ml)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease your 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Mash the bananas in a large mixing bowl until smooth but still slightly chunky (about 1 cup).
  3. Stir in the melted butter while the bananas are still warm.
  4. Add sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat together until smooth and creamy.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  6. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a rubber spatula or wooden spoon until no flour streaks remain.
  7. Carefully fold in the chopped strawberries gently to avoid breaking them down.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top evenly.
  9. Bake for 55-60 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Tent with foil if top browns too fast.
  10. Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
  11. Make the brown butter glaze: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and swirl until golden brown and nutty (about 4-5 minutes). Remove from heat immediately.
  12. Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla into the browned butter until smooth and glossy. Adjust thickness if needed.
  13. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bread and let it firm up for about 15 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Use a light-colored pan for browning butter to better monitor color and avoid burning. Fold strawberries gently to prevent sogginess. Let bread cool completely before glazing to keep glaze shiny and intact. For gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with 1-to-1 gluten-free baking flour. For dairy-free, use plant-based butter and milk alternatives. Coconut sugar can replace granulated sugar but will darken the bread slightly.

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