Holiday Strawberry Bread

Celebrate the season with this delightful Holiday Strawberry Bread, a moist and flavorful quick bread bursting with fresh strawberries and warm holiday spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Perfectly balanced with a tender crumb thanks to creamy yogurt and a splash of vanilla, this easy-to-make loaf is ideal as a festive breakfast, snack, or edible gift. The optional addition of chopped walnuts or pecans adds a satisfying crunch, elevating each slice with a hint of nuttiness. Ready in just over an hour, this strawberry bread bakes up beautifully golden and fills your kitchen with the cozy aromas of holiday baking. Serve it warm with a pat of butter or enjoy it as a room-temperature treat—it’s a crowd-pleasing favorite that’s perfect for any occasion! Keywords: holiday strawberry bread, quick bread recipe, festive baking, strawberry dessert, spiced bread, holiday treat.

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 1.5 cups fresh strawberries (hulled and diced)
• 2 large eggs
• 0.5 cup vegetable oil
• 0.5 cup plain yogurt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt until evenly combined.

Step 3

Gently fold in the diced fresh strawberries, ensuring they are evenly coated in the dry mixture. This prevents the strawberries from sinking during baking.

Step 4

In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, vegetable oil, plain yogurt, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully incorporated.

Step 5

Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix. If using, fold in the chopped walnuts or pecans.

Step 6

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.

Step 7

Bake the strawberry bread in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 8

Remove the loaf from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Step 9

Serve slices warm with butter or enjoy at room temperature. This bread keeps well covered at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1080.5 grams (1080.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3251

Total Fat 159.40g	204%
Saturated Fat 23.70g	119%
Polyunsaturated Fat 67.30g
Cholesterol 379mg	126%
Sodium 2352mg	102%
Total Carbohydrate 425.30g	155%
Dietary Fiber 16.70g	60%
Total Sugars 223.20g
Protein 55.50g	111%

Vitamin D 141IU	704%
Calcium 418mg	32%
Iron 16mg	90%
Potassium 1300mg	28%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.7%

Protein: 6.6%

Carbs: 50.7%