There’s something about strawberries that instantly feels like summer. Sweet, juicy and bursting with flavor, they’re one of those ingredients that rarely make it all the way home without a few disappearing along the way.
This simple one-bowl strawberry loaf is one of our favourite family bakes. Soft enough for little hands, delicious enough for grown-ups, and easy to adapt so everyone can enjoy the same recipe together. Bake it as a loaf for the family, use a mince pie tin for perfectly sized baby portions, or add a handful of white chocolate chips to the adult version for a little extra treat.
At The Tiny Feast Co., we believe family food doesn't need to mean cooking twice. One recipe, a few simple adaptations, and everyone gets to share the same delicious bake around the table.
Ingredients
250g self raising flour
2 large tsp baking powder
2 large eggs
80ml melted butter
100ml milk of your choice
350g strawberries, roughly chopped and tossed in flour
1tsp of vanilla bean paste ( checking for sugar )
ADULTS ONLY
60g white chocolate chips stirred through the adult loaf
For the white chocolate drizzle (adults)
• 40g white chocolate
• 10ml double cream
Optional decoration
• Chopped pistachios
• Fresh sliced strawberries
To serve
• A dollop of Greek yoghurt and fresh strawberries
The Tiny Feast Co Tip
Easily made dairy free by replacing the butter with vegetable oil, and a dairy free milk alternative - Chocolate chips are optional.
Method
1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan).
2. In a large bowl, combine:
• self-raising flour
• baking powder
• eggs
• melted butter
• milk
• finely chopped strawberries
Mix until everything is just combined.
3. Pour some of the mixture into a mini loaf tin (and divide between a mince pie tin for baby-sized portions).
4. Stir the 60g white chocolate chips into the remaining batter and pour into a small loaf tin for the adult version.
5. Bake:
• Baby mini portions: approximately 20 minutes
• Adult loaf: approximately 45 minutes
The loaf is ready when a knife inserted into the centre comes out clean.
6. Allow both loaves to cool completely.
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White Chocolate Drizzle (Adults)
1. Place the white chocolate and double cream in a heatproof bowl over a pan of gently simmering water.
2. Stir until smooth.
3. Pour over the cooled loaf.
4. Finish with chopped pistachios and fresh strawberries, or decorate however you like.
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Serving
Serve thick slices with a generous dollop of Greek yoghurt.
Tiny Feast Tip: The baby loaf is naturally sweetened with strawberries, making it perfect for little hands. The adult loaf gets a little extra indulgence from the white chocolate chips and drizzle, but both start from exactly the same family-friendly batter.
