I’ve partnered with Hills Bros. Coffee to bring you this post. As always, all opinions are my own.
This Fresh Strawberry Bread is the perfect way to make use of fresh summer strawberries! It comes together quickly and is packed with delicious strawberry flavor. Sure to be a family favorite!
Every now and then, things come together in just the right way to make something that was always good even better. Things like dinner at the movie theater or concerts in the park or tailgating at the baseball game….or delicious coffee at the strawberry festival!
I don’t know about you, but a summer festival devoted to strawberries is pretty much my ideal. So when I was asked by Hills Bros. Coffee to attend the Cedarburg Strawberry Festival and check out their traveling coffee tent, it was a no-brainer. Because if there’s anything better than a strawberry festival…it’s a strawberry festival with coffee!
I spent some time checking out the festival (of course) and getting inspired by all the delicious strawberry recipes. And then I headed to the Hills Bros. Coffee Tent to see what it was all about. Well, there were free coffee samples (yay!) and I got to learn about Hills Bros. new 100% Compostable Single-Serve Pods. (Double yay!)
I learned that Hills Bros. Single-Serve Pods are the world’s first Certified 100% Compostable Single-Serve Pod. They’re made of innovative materials that are certified to completely break down in commercial composting facilities and actually add important nutrients to the soil. So your coffee grounds can actually be put to use! How amazing is that!?
It’s the company’s new #BrewAndRenew initiative, and I’m loving it. I love the fact that a company that’s been around since the late 1800’s is taking the initiative to “go green”….and I especially love it because the coffee tastes amazing!
It would be the perfect accompaniment to a slice of Fresh Strawberry Bread. Because now we know….coffee and strawberries really do go together nicely! This Fresh Strawberry Bread was inspired by my time at the strawberry festival, and I can see it becoming a summer staple. Because….strawberries. And bread. And….coffee!
Fresh Strawberry Bread
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 c. all purpose flour
- 1 c. sugar
- 3 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1 tsp. salt
- 3 Tbsp. vegetable oil
- 1 c. milk
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1 1/2 c. fresh sliced strawberries
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl; fold in fresh strawberries.
- Pour into greased loaf pan.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 55-65 minutes or until top is golden brown and completely set.
- Cool slightly, then loosen sides of loaf from pan and remove to wire rack to cool completely.
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Jess says
This looks SO good! I have a lot of berries leftover from picking so I may just make this! Yum!!!! Oh and the Hill Bros coffee looks yummy, I’ll have to get some! ????????????????☕️☕️☕️☕️
Cathy Trochelman says
Yay! I hope you try it…it’s SO good! I love that Hills Bros. is making the compostable pods – yay for them! 🙂
marcie says
How fun that strawberry festival looked, and this bread with coffee would be the perfect breakfast for me! I’m loving the fresh strawberries in this bread!
Cathy Trochelman says
Thanks so much, Marcie! I love fresh strawberries all on their own, but with a cup of coffee, I love the strawberry BREAD so much better! 🙂
Rachael Yerkes says
That Strawberry Festival looked like so much fun! And that bread looks fantastic!
Cathy Trochelman says
Thanks, Rachael! It was a lot of fun and it totally inspired the bread! I can’t wait to go back next year!
Michelle | A Latte Food says
How fun!! That festival looked like a blast and this bread looks amazing! As a coffee fan myself, I’m going to have to check out Hills Bros!
Cathy Trochelman says
Thanks, Michelle….and YES! I can’t wait to get my hands on some of those pods!
Deb@ Cooking on the Front Burner says
I’m craving coffee now Cathy! And of course I want a piece of your delicious bread!
Cathy Trochelman says
I hear you, Deb!? When am I not craving coffee and bread!?!? Lol
Julie @ Julie's Eats & Treats says
What a fun experience! Those pods sound awesome and need to check for them! I’ll take a loaf of this bread with my coffee!
Cathy Trochelman says
Ha! I definitely had to stop myself from eating the whole loaf 😉
Amanda | The Chunky Chef says
So perfect for summer! We just picked up some strawberries today 🙂
Cathy Trochelman says
Thanks, Amanda! It’s a great way to use up any extras…..if that’s a thing. (My kids tend to gobble them up faster than I can deal with!) 🙂
Michelle De La Cerda says
A strawberry festival! I want to go, that sounds like an amazing festival to take part in. The strawberry bread sounds like it would be a wonderful addition to a brunch or to snack on throughout the day if it was at my house.
Cathy Trochelman says
It’s such a great festival – ALL things strawberry! And yes! This bread is perfect any time of day! 🙂
Jess says
Okay, deliciousness! I made this – can I blog about it and link to your recipe and this post? Let me know if that’s okay ???? ????????
Cathy Trochelman says
Awww, love you! Of COURSE you can! 🙂 <3
Joanie @ ZagLeft says
What a fun festival! I would sure love a cup of coffee after reading your post and a big slice of that strawberry bread would be perfect with it.
Cathy Trochelman says
Aww thanks, Joanie! I agree – it’s an ideal combo! 🙂
Love Bakes Good Cakes says
I love a good cuppa coffee!! And that strawberry bread looks like it would be an instant favorite!!
Cathy Trochelman says
Same! And yes….I think I’ll be making this again and again and again 🙂
Roxana says
Strawberry festival? WOW! I didn’t even know there’s such a thing. The strawberry bread looks fantastic! Just perfect with a cup of coffee!
Thanks for the info on Hill Bros Coffee! What a great way to go good for the planet!
Cathy Trochelman says
Thanks so much, Roxana! I was happy to learn about Hills Bros too….I love that they made this move!
Renee - Kudos Kitchen says
What a glorious bread to enjoy with a nice, fresh, hot, cup of HB coffee.
Cathy Trochelman says
Yes!!! Thanks, Renee! 🙂
Nutmeg Nanny says
There is nothing better than fresh fruit bread! It makes the best use out of all those fresh summer berries.
Nancy | The Bitter Side of Sweet says
Wow that bread looks so good!!
Melissa says
This bread looks delicious!! I am planning on making it this week! I have 2 questions…can I use almond milk? My husband is lactose intolerant. And then where is this best stored after making–the fridge or sealed container on the counter? Thank you! 🙂
Aliza says
Hello! I was so excited to make this bread but it came out so much more like a cake than the bread I anticipated. Was good – but not excellent as I’d hoped for! Any advice tips?!
Thanks!!
Marcia says
In Florida the strawberry festival is in the spring, not too far away now. We are getting really sweet berries from Plant City. I just made this recipe and if it tastes as good as it smells it will be amazing!
Christa Strong says
This is a great recipe. Made this today and the whole family loved it. The kids put some homemade jam on it but I thought it was was fine just plain.
Cathy Trochelman says
So glad to hear you all enjoyed it!
Angela schaefer says
Made this was excellent
Abby says
Can we use frozen strawberries?
Cathy Trochelman says
Do you have sliced frozen strawberries? I think it might be a difficult substitution, but you could try!
Michelle Toledo says
I usually don’t leave comments but your recipe was amazing!! My husband absolutely loved it and he isn’t a fan of strawberries. And my picky son ate it too. I was just wondering if I could substitute strawberries for cherries because I have a lot left over.
Jen says
Does this freeze well?
Donna says
This Strawberry Bread look delicious ~ I’m actually going to make it today for Sunday dessert, maybe a little vanilla ice cream on top (or whip cream or both)!!
Rebekah kelly says
I bought some strawberries from my local farmers market and was looking for a good recipe. I ran across this and thought I would try it. It was absolutely amazing, couldn’t stop eating it. I did change out the 3 tbsp. of oil for some homemade sugar-free apple sauce, I had canned. Moist and delicious will make it again and again.
Yashna says
Hey! Could you tell me the one cup sugar is powdered or granulated?
Thanks.
Casey Regensburger says
How long does this keep for I am wanting to make some for my daughter’s school but want to make a few days ahead?
Joyce says
Cold I add cream cheese?
Jeff says
I added a small box of dry cream cheese pudding mix and some extra milk. I got one slice before the kids devoured it. Will make again when they are not home. 😉
SHANNON mick says
This ran all over my oven. You said 1 bread pan. That is what I used. Will not make again.
Barb says
What size loaf pan did you use? 9 inch loaf pan?
Susanna says
I’m scrolling through the comments to find the same answer. Are people using a 9 inch or 8 inch loaf pan?
Lindsay Mae says
I have this in the oven now. It smells so good, but I think my loaf pan must be larger than yours because my bread is well above the top of the pan. It wasn’t quite finished at 55 minutes. I can’t wait to try it!
Anna says
Mine turned out horrible! It was dry and it went into the garbage. There wasn’t enough liquid for the amount of dry ingredients. 🙁
Deena G says
I made this for Christmas morning as directed, although I sprinkled a little extra sugar on the strawberries and let them sit about 10 min before folding them in. Well, 10 Lords-a-Leapin’ this was a Christmas Miracle. Incredibly moist, tender, perfectly (but not overly) sweet, and beautiful to look at sliced on the plate. Paired with a hot cup of coffee as we sat opening presents was simply heaven. We have a new Christmas morning tradition! Thank you for this perfect recipe!
Cathy Trochelman says
So happy you enjoyed it!
Glenda L says
This bread was so easy and turned out so moist! It made three loaves and I shared them. Everyone raved about the taste and how moist it was. Love it!