Vegan Banana Bread with Strawberries

This amazing Vegan Banana Bread with Strawberries is such a fun & fruity banana bread that really kicks off spring and summer for delicious, quick bread ideas!   And, since banana bread is trending big time right now, here’s one we think you’ll absolutely fall in love with! 

This banana loaf  is loaded with lots of sweet & tangy strawberries in each delightful mouthful!  We couldn’t stay out of it!  🙂 It’s super delectable with vegan butter smothered on top of a thick slice, o.m.g! 

When you want a different flavor twist on your banana bread,  the strawberries give it a totally different vibe. The strawberry banana flavor explosion is a winner, so we’re good!

We even threw in some walnuts.  You are more than welcome to add in some vegan chocolate chips!  

The great thing about this Vegan Banana Bread with Strawberries is you don’t have to add in any extras, if you don’t want to.  The ultimate goal was to make a super-duper banana bread, and we nailed it!  We just made it look prettier with colorful pops of strawberry love!  LOL

MORE BANANA LOVE: = Vegan Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Bars, The Bomb Vegan Banana Bread Muffins and Donuts and this Best Ever Banana Chocolate Chip Bread!

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Vegan Banana Bread with Strawberries

This amazing Vegan Banana Bread with Strawberries is such a fun & fruity banana bread that really kicks off spring and summer for delicious, quick bread ideas!   And, since banana bread is trending big time right now, here's one we think you'll absolutely fall in love with! 

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time55 mins

Total Time1 hr 5 mins

Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian

Keyword: Banana, quick bread, snack, strawberry, vegan banana bread

Servings: 10 Servings

Calories: 274kcal

Ingredients

Vegan Banana Bread with Strawberries

• ½ cup applesauce unsweetened
• 2 large ripe bananas = 1 cup mashed - measured
• 1/3 cup melted vegan butter cooled to room temperature or oil of choice
• 2/3 cup brown sugar or sugar of choice
• 1/3 cup almond milk or milk of choice
• 2 cups all purpose flour or gluten free flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup rough chopped walnuts optional
• 1 1/2 cups strawberries hulled and chopped or if using frozen, thaw and drain juice for best results.

Instructions

• Instructions
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and spray a 9x5 baking loaf bread pan with non-stick cooking spray or line with parchment paper and grease.
• In a large bowl, mash the bananas with a fork until smooth. Stir the melted vegan butter into the mashed bananas.
• Whisk or stir in the brown sugar, almond milk and applesauce.
• Whisk in the soda and salt to the bowl with the wet ingredients, then add the flour and stir until just combined, making sure you don't over mix.
• Gently fold in the strawberries and walnuts.
• Pour into the prepared pan, place in the center rack of the oven and bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
• Let it cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer the loaf to a cooling rack. Let the banana bread cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing for nice slices. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Could also substitute non-dairy yogurt option for applesauce.

Recipe from Strawberry Banana Walnut Bread