Vegan Banana Bread with Strawberries
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This amazing recipe for our 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!
More fruity recipes? You may love this Vegan Strawberry Buttermilk Cake, 35 Sweet & Delicious Vegan Strawberry Desserts and these delish Creamy Vegan Strawberry Rhubarb Tarts (DELISH!)!
Why We Love This Vegan Banana Bread with Strawberries Recipe
This yummy vegan 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!
Vegan Banana Bread with Strawberries Ingredients
Vegan Banana Bread with Strawberries Recipe
- 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.
How to Make Vegan Banana Bread with Strawberries
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and spray a 9×5 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!
Substitutions
- Could also substitute non-dairy yogurt option for applesauce.
- Change out the strawberries with raspberries, blueberries or blackberries for a switcheroo!
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 Fruity Love
- Vegan Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Bars
- The Bomb Vegan Banana Bread Muffins and Donuts
- Best Ever Banana Chocolate Chip Bread
- Vegan Banana Oatmeal Cookies
- Vegan Mixed Berry Crisp
- Vegan Blueberry Coffee Cake
Vegan Banana Bread with Strawberries
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
Recipe from Strawberry Banana Walnut Bread
Can I use flaxseed to substitute for the applesauce? If so what would be the measurements for that? Thank you ! Looks delish 😍
Yes, you can use flaxseed as a substitute for applesauce, but it will serve more as a binding agent than a source of moisture and sweetness. To replace the 1/2 cup of applesauce, you can use a “flax egg” mixture. To make a flax egg, mix 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed with 2.5 tablespoons of water and let it sit for a few minutes until it thickens. Since 1/2 cup is approximately 8 tablespoons, you might need to make 4 flax eggs (4 tablespoons of ground flaxseed mixed with 10 tablespoons of water).
However, keep in mind that flaxseed won’t provide the same sweetness and moisture as applesauce, so the texture and taste of the bread may vary.