Strawberry Lemon Bread
Super simple Strawberry Lemon Bread that tastes just like spring! Bursting with fresh berries and lemon juice!
Is there a certain time of year that just “gets” you? Do you know what I mean? A season that just makes you need to totally redecorate your house and buy all new clothes?
For me, it is Spring. The first time I walk through Target and see the store plastered with pastel home decor I loose my mind and want to redecorate everything in yellows, blues and pinks. I know I’m not the only person that Target does this to!
That Spring feeling hit me and it hit me hard this last week. I walked into the grocery store for a couple of items, and I left with a full cart. Did I get my couple of items I actually WENT into the store for? No. No I did not.
But did I leave with two huge packages of strawberries, some lemons and an idea for a fabulous bread? Yep. See? Spring just gets the best of me!
Now, Spring to me means fresh, flavorful food. I usually go for something like a lunch of Grilled Jalapeno Lime Chicken to be followed up by a Keto Lemon Cheesecake Bar. But I was craving something a little different this week- something sweet but satisfying at the same time!
Instead of completing my shopping, I went home and made Strawberry Lemon Loaves. They are pretty, tiny, and pink too! They also are so, so easy to make, which is a huge plus!
Ingredients for Strawberry Lemon Bread
As always, here is a quick overview of the ingredients used to make our Strawberry Bread. For the complete recipe, just keep scrolling!
For the Strawberry Bread:
- Gluten Free Bisquick- if you aren’t gluten free, regular Bisquick works just fine
- Brown sugar- packed
- Instant vanilla pudding mix
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Milk- any type you have should work fine
- Canola oil
- Egg- size Large
- Strawberries- diced
- Sour cream-I used reduced fat
For the Strawberry Lemon Glaze:
- Powdered sugar
- Strawberry- mashed
- Milk- any type will work here as well
- Lemon juice
- Lemon zest- one lemon’s worth
Is Strawberry Lemon Bread Gluten Free?
Yes! As always, my recipe for this Strawberry Lemon Bread is gluten free. Mr. Maebell has Celiac, so I always make sure my recipes are ones that he can also enjoy!
How to make Strawberry Lemon Bread
Seriously, this bread is so easy to come together. In just a couple of steps, you’ll go from dreaming about this Strawberry Lemon Bread to eating it! Here is how we make it:
First, preheat your oven to 350 and then prepare your bread. Combine the flour, sugar, pudding mix, baking powder and salt in a large bowl and mix well. Next, add in the oil, egg, mashed strawberries and sour cream to your bowl and combine everything well.
Grease a mini loaf pan and fill to 3/4 full. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Next, prepare your glaze.
Combine the powdered sugar, mashed strawberry, milk, lemon juice and lemon zest and stir well. Once your bread has cooled completely, dip your bread into the glaze or spoon on top. Voila! An easy Strawberry Lemon Loaf everyone is going to be cleaning their plates for!
These tiny little loaves of bread are bursting with fresh strawberry flavor and topped with a sweet and tangy Strawberry Lemon glaze. They taste just like Strawberry Lemonade and remind me of Spring!
It is the perfect treat to get you out of this winter funk! And the best part? This Strawberry Lemon Bread is gluten free and so easy to make!
How to Store and Reheat Easy Strawberry Bread
So, since this loaf has a glaze on top of it, I would recommend storing in the fridge in a plastic container with a tight fitting lid for 2-3 days. If you wanted to enjoy the Strawberry Lemon Bread warm, pop a slice into the microwave for 15-second intervals until it hits your desired temperature.
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Ingredients
For the Strawberry Bread:
- 2 cups Gluten Free Bisquick
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 5 ounce package instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2/3 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/3 cup canola oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 cup mashed strawberries
For the Strawberry Lemon Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- Zest of one lemon
- 1 large strawberry, mashed
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon milk
Instructions
For the Strawberry Bread:
- Preheat oven to 350
- Combine the flour, sugar, pudding mix, baking powder and salt.
- Add the milk, oil,egg, mashed strawberries and sour cream until well combined.
- Grease a mini loaf pan and fill 3/4 full with batter.
- Bake 20-25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
For the Strawberry Lemon Glaze:
- Combine all ingredients and stir well.
- Let bread cool completely, dip into glaze.
That looks amazing! Great way to use fresh strawberries 🙂 I’d love a slice of this for breakfast!
Thanks June!! 🙂 Strawberries are my favorite!
Oh yum! This sounds so fresh and Spring-y…which I desperately need right now since Nashville is crazy with this winter ice! Bring on Spring please!
Yes!! I am over it! Please send me sunshine and flowers!!
Oh these are so super cute! I love the flavors, I haven’t thought of lemonade in such a long, long time. Spring is just around the corner, this bread sure will help bring warm thoughts 🙂
Maybe this will help Spring come a bit faster! 🙂 Thanks Sherri!
Winter funk is an understatement! I want to hibernate until spring. And when I wake up, I expect some of these lovely loaves of bread. Sounds delicious. They have me dreaming of all this spring and summer!
I bet your dying up there Liz!! Maybe you should consider moving south for the winter? 🙂
Love that Annie-sized chair! It’s absolutely adorable. And I’m the same as you, as soon as I see the spring decor in stores, my mind is swirling with ideas. This bread looks fantastic, Annie! I love the strawberry and lemonade flavors. So perfect for visions of spring!
Thanks Gayle!! I just loose it when spring comes! It feels so refreshing to see pretty pastels after a long dark winter!
This looks so good Annie! Who doesn’t love lemon and strawberry?! Perfection.
Thanks Melanie! I agree!! Lemon and strawberry are the perfect combo!
That chair is so cute! I would have been a bad influence and told you to buy it if you had texted me. This strawberry lemonade bread sounds delicious! And such pretty pictures Annie!
Don’t I need to go back and get it?! 🙂 I think so! Thanks Natalie! 🙂
That chair was too cute, Annie! I love lemon recipes and this strawberry lemonade bread sounds amazing. That glaze on top is the perfect touch too.
I love strawberry and lemon together! SO perfect for spring, and I might need it because we’re probably not going to have spring for another 2 months!
Love these strawberry lemonade loaves and will definitely try them! Lovely pictures! I actually like this chair a lot!!! So nice and comfy!
Tiny and pink things get me everytime too! Spring always makes me want to change everything in the house and just start over! I also think that that would be the perfect napping chair for Cheeto, so I think I could even get Eric on board with buying it! These little loaves are so cute and look like they would taste delicious! We are already having spring weather here, so these are just perfect 🙂
What a fun recipe and I really liked that chair from the store. I’ve been wanting one like that for a while.
I would have such a hard time passing up that chair…or this bread for that matter! Looks so good!
These look wonderful. what size and how many loaf pans does the recipe make?
Hi Cindy! I use an 8 mold mini loaf pan, just like this one! It makes 8 perfect mini loaves! 🙂 http://www.worldmarket.com/product/8-mold+mini+loaf+pan.do
These are gorgeous pics, Annie! And so summery for right now, when I just want some brightness and sunshine. Love it!
Any time I walk through Target after a season change, I want to buy everything. I don’t think a particular season gets me, I think Target gets me. And this strawberry lemonade bread gets me. I’d like a slice of this and above-freezing temps, please!
That is true Kelly! I kind of get that feeling anytime they roll out a beautiful new line of things! 🙂
Love the flavors and that topping is awesome 🙂
Thanks Gerry! I love the flavors too!
That chair is so so pretty and so are these loaves! I love the strawberry and lemon combo! It’s perfect to get us in the mood for spring which I am anxiously waiting for. Swooning over that glorious glaze!
Thanks Kelly! The glaze is always my favorite! 🙂
Oh yeesssss, these are so perfect!
Thank you!! 🙂
This strawberry lemonade bread is calling my name! Good for you for restraining yourself from buying the chair and baking instead! Always a good choice!
Yes Michelle! A little baking therapy instead of retail therapy! 🙂
Yum! This looks so great. Your post is making me wish that spring is here already!
Me too!! I want sunshine, and flowers, and dresses!! 🙂
I’m going to have to put a mini loaf pan on my shopping list! These mini strawberry lemon breads are adorable!
I know the mini loaf pans aren’t that different from muffin tins, but I just think things are so much cuter in loaf pan! haha!
This sounds amazing! I’m so ready for Spring, and it this just makes it worse!
Oh Brittaney I am too! So ready! Unfortunately, I think it is going to be a while before I see any sign of Spring here! We can still dream, right?!
Has there ever been a more gorgeous mini bread?! Um, no. Not possible. I love how pink and cheerful this bread looks, Annie! Bring on the strawberries and lemonade!
Thanks so much Sarah! I agree! Bring on the strawberries!! 🙂
These cakes sound delish! I love the little bits of strawberries that are in the glaze. So pretty! I really like that chair too. I can see why you debated just getting it regardless of it not going with anything else in your house. lol
I think even though I am married and know our decor should be “mutual” my inner rebel really wants something just totally girly! I can’t help it! 🙂
Uhm, this bread seriously looks SO good. Strawberry and lemon is such a great combo. And that glaze!! That chair is so cute… is that at World Market? That place gets me every time. So many cute things. None that go with my boring decor. 😛
YES! World Market is going to make me go broke. They send out those 10% off coupons and I am like “omg I have to buy this table and chair and bed because I am going to save 10%!!” hahaha!
Your pictures are making me drool! This looks so moist and amazing!
Thanks Amanda!!
Not sure about a pudding mix, they don’t sound safe for a gluten free recipe, wouldn’t that contain milk, I’m also lactose intolerant?
Hi Anne, most pudding mixes are safe. Of course I recommend always checking individual labels but most Jello instant puddings and Kroger brand instant pudding are safe. They use cornstarch as a thickener, not wheat. I use them in breads because it helps keep them moist.
These look so yummy! I have got to make them soon. Do you think substituting Pamela’s bread mix would affect it any?
Hi Rebekah! I never use Pamela’s but as long as it is an All Purpose baking mix I think you will be just fine! 🙂 I hope you enjoy! We really loved this one!
I’ve seen this recipe a few times, and really want to try it, however, I am allergic to corn, so I would not be able to use the pudding mix- they all use corn starch in them. I have found a powder by mori-nu that is for pudding, it is just a packet that you mix with tofu to make pudding (I was going to try making it using greek yogurt, but just got to thinking maybe it would work in this recipe??) Otherwise, do you have a suggestion for something to use instead?? Thanks so much!
Hi Tina! Gosh, that is a tricky one! I am not familiar with mori-nu, but I did some research online and it looks like that might be a good substitute! I call for pudding mix in the recipe because I use gluten free flour which does not stay moist very long, but the pudding mix really helps keep the bread nice and moist. If you are using regular flour it might not even be necessary, but I can’t know for sure.
I wish I had a better answer for you, but I haven’t tried it with any substitutes so I just can’t know for sure! 🙁
Like WHOA!!! This bread is amazing dear! And the fact that it’s gluten free … well this just made my day! Pinned. 🙂