Banana, Strawberry and Macadamia Loaf
Serves: 10
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 65-80 minutes
½ serves per portion
Recipe courtesy of Recipe courtesy of the Country Kitchens 2025 Product of the Year Recipe Collection – Macadamia
Ingredients:
- 2 ½ cups plain flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup white sugar
- ½ cup margarine
- ¾ cup light sour cream
- 2 large eggs, lightly whisked
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 cups strawberries, roughly chopped
- ¾ cup macadamias, roughly chopped
Method:
- PREHEAT oven to 170°C and line a 25cm loaf pan with baking paper.
- SIFT flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt together into a bowl.
- BEAT sugar and margarine in a separate bowl with a wooden spoon or hand mixer until pale and fluffy. Mix in sour cream, eggs and vanilla.
- ADD mashed banana and sifted ingredients, and mix to combine.
- FOLD in strawberries and macadamias.
- POUR batter into prepared loaf tin. Bake until golden brown and a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean, about 65 to 80 minutes.
- COOL on a wire rack before slicing.
What's Great About It:
This tasty loaf is a delicious twist on the classic banana bread, with plenty of strawberries and macadamias added for colour, flavour and texture. Try lighting toasting thick slices in a sandwich press, and topping with ricotta and added fresh fruit for a sweet afternoon treat.
