Sweet, juicy strawberries baked into this soft, tender Vegan Strawberry Banana Bread. it’s a treat you’ll want to enjoy all season long, and it’s perfect for breakfast, afternoon snacks, or sharing with friends over a cup of peppermint tea.
PREP TIME
15 minutes
COOK TIME
50 minutes
TOTAL TIME
1 hour 5 minutes
SERVINGS
10 -12 slices
Banana Bread, But Make it Gourmet
Have a basket of fresh strawberries and no idea what to do with them? This Vegan Strawberry Bread recipe transforms them into a moist, bakery-style loaf that’s bursting with sweet berry flavor in every bite.
If you love classic banana bread, wait until you try this strawberry-filled twist. Fresh strawberries add bursts of juicy sweetness and a touch of elegance, transforming an everyday quick bread into something that feels bakery-worthy while still being easy enough for a cozy weekend bake.
About This Recipe
RECIPE TYPE
Breakfast, snack time, brunch, quick bread, dessert
BEST SEASONS
Spring, Summer
STAR INGREDIENTS
Strawberries, bananas
BEST FOR
Breakfast, brunch, snacks, potlucks, picnics, meal prep
HIGHLIGHTS
Recipe Notes
- Toss the strawberries with 1 tablespoon flour before folding them into the batter to help prevent sinking.
- Frozen strawberries can be used; thaw and drain well first.
- For extra flavor, add 1 teaspoon lemon zest.
- A handful of vegan white chocolate chips is a delicious addition.
How to Serve Strawberry Banana Bread
This bread is wonderful on it’s own but if you’d like to add a spread or add an addition, here are some ideas:
Add a spread
- Toasted with store bought or homemade vegan butter
- With fresh strawberries and coconut whipped cream
- As part of a spring brunch spread
- With vegan cream cheese
- With seed or nut butters, like almond butter
Serve as
- Breakfast by itself, or add a fresh fruit salad
- Brunch with breakfast potatoes and tofu scramble
- Dessert with spreads
- Snack by itself or with spreads
Perfect for breakfast, brunch, desserts, picnics, potlucks, parties, and gatherings.
Recipe FAQs
Can I use frozen strawberries?
Yes. Thaw the strawberries first and drain any excess liquid before adding them to the batter. This helps prevent the bread from becoming too wet.
How ripe should the bananas be?
The best bananas for banana bread are heavily speckled or mostly brown. The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful the bread will be.
Why did my strawberry bread turn out dense?
Overmixing the batter can lead to a dense loaf. Stir the ingredients just until combined, and avoid overworking the batter once the flour is added.
Can I add other mix-ins?
Yes. Vegan chocolate chips, chopped walnuts, pecans, or a sprinkle of cinnamon pair wonderfully with the banana and strawberry flavors.
Planning Ahead Tips
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Editor’s Note
Banana bread has been a favorite treat of mine since childhood. While the classic version will always have a place in my kitchen, I’ve made it at least a dozen different ways over the years. Adding strawberries brings a whole new layer of flavor, with sweet, juicy bursts tucked into every slice. I also love colorful foods, and the little pops of red throughout the loaf make this bread feel just as pretty as it is delicious.
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Vegan Strawberry Banana Bread
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose four
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup cane sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground flax seed
- 3 tablespoons water (for flax seed egg)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 3 large ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup unsweetened plant-based milk (coconut, soy, almond milk)
- 1/2 cup cocunut oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Strawberry Glaze
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons strawberry puree (strained to remove seeds)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a small bowl or cup mix ground flax seed and water. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
- In a separate bowl, mash bananas. Then whisk together the plant milk, oil, applesauce, vanilla, flaxseed egg, and lemon juice.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Gently fold in the strawberries.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Strawberry Glaze (Optional)
- Combine and whisk powdered sugar. strawberry puree, and lemon juice, in a bowl.
- Check the thickness, as it should flow off the spoon like maple syrup. Adjust thickness. Whisk in 1 tablespoon of powder sugar if too thin, or add a tiny splash of lemon juice if too thick.
- Drizzle over the cooled loaf.
