Decadent Gluten Free Strawberry Banana Bread {Dairy-Free}

This gluten free strawberry banana bread is a combination of my two favorite flavors, strawberries, and ripe bananas. The sweet banana aroma of this freshly baked banana bread will waft through the house, and it is a sure way to bring a smile to everyone's face.

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• Why This Bread is Great:
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Banana bread is a classic sweet quick bread that is really popular. It is perfect for using up overripe bananas and satisfying your sweet tooth. I decided to combine bananas and strawberries to create this decadent new recipe. Try this or my classic Gluten Free Banana Bread recipe.

If you love the ripe banana flavor, you will also want to try all my gluten-free banana recipes! You will find a few new favorites!

Why This Bread is Great:

1. Delicious flavor: I put this first because this gluten free strawberry banana bread is so good. The combination of sweet strawberries and ripe bananas creates a deliciously sweet and fruity flavor in the bread.
2. Versatility: Strawberry banana bread can be enjoyed at any time of the day, whether for breakfast, brunch, snack, or as dessert. It also makes a great hostess gift or party food. You can also bake these as muffins if you want this in single-serving portions,
3. Easy to make: My recipe is easy to make, and adding strawberries is an easy way to change things up. It's a great recipe for beginners or anyone looking for a quick and easy baking project.

I made this yesterday and IT IS DELICIOUS! It did take a bit longer to bake than noted but that could be because of the size pan I used. I love, love this bread! Thank you for sharing your amazing recipies 

Sandy E.

If you are looking for a fancier banana recipe, try these Gluten Free Banana Cupcakes, they are absolutely delicious with vanilla buttercream frosting.

Ingredient Notes:

• Gluten Free Flour Blend - I used my DIY Gluten Free Flour Blend to make this recipe. It is a great flour blend without xanthan gum. King Arthur Measure for Measure should also work, but you may need to add more flour. Be sure to look at my step-by-step photos below.
• Xanthan Gum - If you use a different blend from the two I list above, be sure it has a binder. If it doesn't, add a teaspoon of xanthan or guar gum.
• Sugar and Brown Sugar - Use what you have on hand. Use light or dark brown sugar.
• Baking Powder - Use aluminum free. There is also baking soda used in this recipe.
• Bananas - See below for tips to ripen bananas.
• Strawberries - I recommend fresh strawberries. If you use frozen, be sure to thaw and drain the strawberries.
• Eggs - Size large.
• Oil - Use a light oil. I used avocado oil. Canola or coconut oil will also work.
• Vanilla Extract - Use pure vanilla extract.
• Non-Dairy Milk - Use regular or non-dairy plant-based milk. I used this oat milk.

Easy ways to ripen bananas:

• Heat the bananas in the oven at 300º F for about 15 minutes.
• Place the bananas in a brown paper bag and close the bag. Check it in 24-48 hours.
• Sometimes you can ask in the produce department for over-ripe bananas. They often have some in the back!

Substitutions:

• If you prefer, you can use unsalted butter in place of the oil.
• You can substitute any fruit for the strawberries. Blueberries are another favorite of mine.

If you love variations on banana bread, you will want to make this Gluten Free Chocolate Banana Bread and this Gluten Free Matcha Banana Bread!

Tips For Sucess:

• Do not use a stand mixer or electric mixer. You need to be very gentle with this batter if you want the bread to be fluffy.
• Use a metal or cast iron bread loaf pan. Glass pans heat slowly, which will affect the recipe.

Recipe Step-By-Step Directions:

Step 1: Add the dry ingredients to a large mixing bowl. Use a wire whisk to blend the ingredients.

Step 2: Wash and slice the strawberries. In a large bowl, add the two bananas and mash them. Add the eggs, oil, vanilla, and strawberries. Mix well.

Step 3: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients.

Step 4: Mix the wet and dry ingredients gently until they are just barely mixed. NOTE: If you use a starchy flour blend, you will need to add more flour to this recipe!

🔑 Sandi says: Do not use a stand or electric hand mixer to make this batter. They will overmix your batter, and your bread will turn out dense.

Step 5: Spray avocado or coconut oil in your loaf pan. Add the strawberry banana bread batter. Add a few sliced strawberries to the top.

Optional: Sprinkle coarse sugar over the top of the batter.

Step 6: Bake the bread at 375º F for 40 minutes. Note that the actual baking time will vary depending on the size of your loaf pan, its material, and how starchy your flour blend is.

Step 7: Remove the banana bread and insert a toothpick in the middle of the bread. If the toothpick comes back clean, your bread is finished baking. If you see crumbs or batter, you will need to bake it longer.

Step 8: Remove the loaf gently from the pan and place the strawberry banana bread onto a cooling rack.

Recipe FAQ:

Storage:

Store the cooled loaf in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will keep fresh for up to 4 days. If you are not eating it within a day or two, slice the bread and place the slices into a freezer bag and freeze it.

More Gluten Free Quick Bread Recipes:

• Gluten Free Lemon Poppy Seed Cake - This is a great loaf cake for lemon lovers.
• Gluten Free Pumpkin Bread - I may be crazy, but I love pumpkin all year.
• Gluten Free Zucchini Bread - If you like hiding veggies, this is the quick bread to make.
• Gluten Free Cranberry Chocolate Chip Bread - This is a delicious quick bread. Use blueberries if you can't find cranberries.

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