Eggless Strawberry Banana Bread

Ingredients Notes & Substitutions

I love a recipe that doesn’t call for tons of ingredients that I’ll never use again. Strawberry Banana Bread calls for just 10 ingredients and they are probably all in your pantry already! Here’s a rundown of what you’ll need (for the full recipe, scroll down!):

• Bananas: You must use overripe bananas to make egg-free quick bread. The riper and spottier the better and the moister and more flavorful your banana muffins will be! If your bananas aren’t ripe enough just bake them (in the peel) at 350º F (177º C) for about 10 minutes or until they blacken. You can use thawed frozen bananas in this muffin recipe. Thawed frozen bananas are extra wet, so blot them with a paper towel to rid of some excess liquid. 
• Butter: I prefer to use unsalted butter, but if you only have salted butter handy, you can use it. In this case, skip the salt called in the recipe.
• Buttermilk: You don’t have buttermilk? No problem!! Check out my recipe for Easy Homemade Buttermilk Substitute [Video].
• Vanilla: For optimal flavor, reach for pure vanilla instead of imitation. Even better, try homemade vanilla extract!
• Sugar: The recipe calls for brown sugar, but you can substitute for granulated sugar if that is what you have handy.
• Flour: Standard all-purpose flour works best here, skip the cake flour. If you want your bread to be denser, you can use half all-purpose and half whole wheat.
• Baking Powder & Baking Soda: Make sure they’re not expired or too old.
• Salt: I prefer kosher or sea salt. If you only have table salt handy, I recommend reducing the amount to half. 
• Strawberries: You can use fresh or frozen. If using frozen strawberries, make sure to thaw them beforehand and then pat them dry with a paper towel to remove the extra moisture.

Step By Step Recipe Photo Tutorial

Please check the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact quantities and detailed instructions (scroll down).

1 – Mash the Ripe Bananas 

Use a fork and go to town. Mash those bad boys until they are smooth.

2 – Mix Wet Ingredients

Stir in the melted butter. Add in buttermilk, vanilla, and sugar. Again, stir it all until combined.

3 – Add Dry Ingredients

Mix by hand until combined.

4 – Add Strawberries

Fold in the chopped strawberries. I recommend tossing the strawberries with one tablespoon of flour to avoid them sinking to the bottom of the batter, but it’s not necessary.

5 – Pour the Mixture Into The Prepared Loaf Pan

I like to add more chopped strawberries on top, but this is optional.

6 – Bake

7 – Glaze (Optional) 

I glazed my bread with Strawberry Sugar Glaze…soooo damn good! DEVOUR. Or let your family have some, too.