Quick breads are great, because they’re exactly that. Quick. And easy. So, when we’re looking for a new addition to lunches or afternoon snacks and we’re tired of granola bars/bites, we turn to quick bread.
Thankfully when we were looking for something to round out lunches to take to work this week, we had bananas and strawberries sitting on the counter that needed to be used.
It wasn’t long before this strawberry chocolate chip graham banana bread was cooling on the counter!
Ever since I made my first banana bread with graham cracker crumbs, I’ve been hooked. I love the way the flavor of the graham crackers pairs with banana bread.
Combine that with fresh strawberries and chocolate chips, and I think we’ve found one of our new favorite banana breads!
This bread is tender and moist making it great for an on-the-go breakfast or to help curb afternoon hunger without leaving crumbs everywhere! Though if you are going to be keeping the bread in a plastic bag where it’s warm, you may want to leave off the glaze so it doesn’t get sticky.
But don’t worry, the bread is great even without the glaze! Get ready to make a couple batches, because the first one will disappear in a hurry!
- 1½ C white whole wheat flour
- ¾ C graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ C brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 C mashed bananas, the riper the better
- ½ C plain or vanilla yogurt
- ¼ C honey
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ C chopped strawberries
- ½ C chocolate chips
- ½ C confectioner's sugar
- 1-2 tbsp half & half or milk
- Preheat oven to 350. Spray a 9x5 inch loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together bananas, yogurt, honey, olive oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Stir in strawberries and chocolate chips.
- Spread batter into prepared loaf pan. Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. To prevent the top from getting too brown, you may want to cover with aluminum foil after baking for 25 minutes.
- Remove to a wire rack to cool.
- Prepare glaze by stirring together confectioner's sugar and 1 tablespoon half & half until smooth. Add additional half & half as needed to reach desired consistency. Drizzle glaze over cooled bread. Allow glaze to harden and serve.
Kristen @ A Mind Full Mom says
I love quick breads too. I am so intrigued by you adding graham crackers right to the batter–looks great!!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
Oh this bread sounds so good! I love the addition of strawberries and graham crackers. So creative! I think I could munch on this bread all day long!
Ramona W says
This bread sounds lovely!! I love the combination of strawberries and chocolate so I know it was a winner. 🙂
sarah k @ the pajama chef says
there’s so much good stuff in this bread! i wish i had a slice now 🙂
Danae @ Recipe Runner says
I love the combination of strawberry and chocolate chips in this banana bread! It makes me excited for Easter and brunch!
Liz says
LOVE this tasty loaf! SO fun to see strawberry recipes—must mean spring is on its way, right?
Jen | Baked by an Introvert says
This is my kind of banana bread! Love the addition of strawberries, chocolate chips, and graham crackers!
Summer says
I love a good banana bread! This looks delicious ♥
Medha @ Whiak & Shout says
This bread look amazing- graham crackers?? Yes please!!
Rachel @ Bakerita says
Graham crackers in banana bread? This sounds life changing and I need to try it ASAP! Especially with strawberries and chocolate chips…a girl after my own heart 🙂
Nicole @ Young, Broke and Hungry says
I can’t resist banana bread, especially one as beautiful as this recipe.
marcie says
I absolutely love that there are graham cracker crumbs in this bread! I’ve baked with them before but it’s been forever. This is on my list to try!
Katie @The Semisweet Sisters says
I’ve never tried adding graham crackers to banana bread before, it looks amazing though! I will have to give it a try soon!
Monica says
I love making and eating quick breads, too, but have never tried it with graham cracker crumbs or with strawberries! That sounds awesome – what a sweet idea!
Kelly says
Banana bread with graham crackers? Love that idea! It sounds awesome with the strawberry and chocolate chips!
Alida says
Such a delicious flavor combination…my kids will love this!
Ashley says
Why have I never put graham cracker crumbs in banana bread before??? This sounds delicious!
Danielle says
I’ve never thought to use graham cracker crumbs in a banana bread! What a wonderful idea! This looks so perfect, especially with all of the strawberries and chocolate.
Ashley | The Recipe Rebel says
I’m so intrigued by this! I’ve never had a graham cracker bread but clearly I need to try it. Love the strawberry/chocolate/banana combo!
Emily @ Life on Food says
This sounds amazing! I am totally trying out the graham cracker addition today.
Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen says
Oh wow! This has to be the most creative banana bread I have seen and it looks so good! 🙂
Melanie @ Melanie Cooks says
I love banana bread already, but when you add in the dried strawberries and chocolate chips, I’m going to eat the whole thing by myself!