Strawberry Banana Bread

• 1-1/2 pound Fresh Strawberries, Sliced
• 3/4 cups Granulated Sugar
• 2 Tablespoons Pure Vanilla Extract
• 1 box Quick Banana Bread Mix (I Like Krusteaz)

1. Wash and slice strawberries, place 1 lb in a sauce pot, set the other 1/2 lb aside. Add sugar and vanilla to pot, heat til simmering.
2. While berries are heating up, prepare bread mix as directed. I love the Krusteaz one because you only need water (no eggs or oil = less fat). I use a tad less water than called for since the strawberries will add moisture.
3. Using a masher or whisk, stir up the simmering berries. Remove from heat, add remaining sliced berries and stir gently.
4. Pour 1/2 bread batter into loaf pan, pour about 1 cup of strawberry sauce over bread, then top with remaining batter.
5. Bake bread as instructed on package.
6. This bread is yummy for breakfast, dessert, a snack - any excuse! Top with extra strawberry sauce if desired.

fresh strawberries, sugar, vanilla, bread

Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/breads/strawberry-banana-bread/ (may not work)