Roasted Strawberry Banana Bread

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray a loaf pan with baking spray.

Step 2

Place the strawberries on a baking sheet and roast for 25 minutes, remove and set aside.

Step 3

In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt with a wire whisk. Set aside.

Step 4

In a large bowl cream butter and sugar with an electric mixer.

Step 5

Add egg whites, bananas, apple sauce and vanilla, and beat at medium speed until thick. Scrape down sides of the bowl.

Step 6

Add flour mixture and blend at low speed until combined, do not over mix.

Step 7

Fold in strawberries and pour batter into the prepared loaf pans; bake in the center rack for about 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step 8

Let the pan cool at least 20 minutes, bread should be room temperature before slicing.