Ingredients:

  • 1 cup sliced strawberries
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for roasting)
  • 3 very ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup)
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar (for batter)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Toss the sliced strawberries with 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar and spread them onto a small baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Roast for 10 minutes until softened and slightly jammy. Set aside to cool completely while preparing the batter.
  2. In a large bowl, mash the very ripe bananas. Add the melted butter, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk until just combined and smooth.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until the batter is just combined. Do not overmix. Gently fold in the cooled, roasted strawberries.
  5. Pour the batter into a greased and floured 9x5 inch loaf pan. Bake for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If the top begins to brown too quickly, loosely tent the loaf with aluminum foil during the last 15-20 minutes of baking.
  6. Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before carefully transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.