Whole Wheat Banana Strawberry Loaf

Strawberries brighten this dense whole-wheat banana bread, adding a light berry pizazz.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
• Calories: 308 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 ½ cups white sugar
• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 pinch ground cinnamon
• 3 bananas, mashed
• ⅝ cup vegetable oil, divided
• 1 cup chopped strawberries

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease and flour loaf pan.

Step 2

In a large bowl combine flour, baking soda and cinnamon. Set aside.

Step 3

In a medium bowl blend together with an electric mixer the oil, sugar, eggs and banana until well combined.

Step 4

Add banana mix to the flour mix. Add the strawberries. Mix with a spoon until combined. Do not overmix.

Step 5

Pour the mix into the loaf pan and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the loaf is well browned. Note: Blueberries or chocolate chips are great in place of the strawberries.