If you love easy baking recipes that feel a little special, this gluten free strawberry bread with fresh strawberry glaze is about to become a favorite! It's soft, moist, packed with fresh strawberries, and topped with a simple sweet frosting that makes it feel like a cross between quick bread and cake. The best part? It's incredibly easy to make and perfect for spring and summer when strawberries are at their peak.
Why You'll Love This Gluten Free Strawberry Bread Recipe
There are a lot of quick bread recipes out there, but this one stands out for a few reasons:
- Perfectly moist texture thanks to fresh strawberries
- Made with simple gluten free pantry ingredients
- Easy one-bowl quick bread recipe
- Topped with a sweet frosting for a bakery-style finish
- Perfect for spring brunch, Mother's Day, or dessert
This strawberry loaf is sweet but not overly sugary, and the strawberries bake into little juicy pockets throughout the bread. The light frosting on top adds just enough sweetness without overpowering the fresh berry flavor.
Ingredients for Gluten Free Strawberry Bread
This recipe uses simple ingredients you may already have in your kitchen.
For the strawberry bread
- 2 cups gluten free all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, diced and tossed in 2 tablespoon gluten free flour
For the frosting
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1-2 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup diced strawberries
If you're looking for more strawberry baking recipes, I think you'll love these too!
- Gluten Free Strawberry Crisp (Made Without Oats)
- Strawberry Shortcake Icebox Cake
- Easy 3 Ingredient Strawberry Mousse (No Bake Dessert)
How to Make Gluten Free Strawberry Bread
This easy gluten free strawberry bread recipe comes together quickly and doesn't require a mixer.
Step 1: Prep the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl whisk together:
- gluten free flour
- baking powder
- salt
Set aside.
Step 3: Mix the Wet Ingredients
In another bowl combine:
- sugar
- eggs
- oil
- milk
- vanilla extract
Whisk until smooth.
Step 4: Combine the Batter
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the batter.
Fold in the diced strawberries gently so they stay intact.
Step 5: Bake
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10-15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before adding frosting.
Simple Frosting for Gluten Free Strawberry Bread
The frosting is what turns this strawberry loaf cake into a bakery-style treat!
In a small bowl whisk together:
- powdered sugar
- milk
- vanilla
- diced strawberries
Start with one tablespoon of milk and add more if needed until you get a smooth, pourable glaze.
Drizzle the frosting over the cooled bread and let it set for about 10 minutes before slicing.
Variations
This gluten free strawberry quick bread is easy to customize depending on what you have on hand.
Strawberry Lemon Bread
Add 1 tablespoon lemon zest and 1 tablespoon lemon juice to the batter for a bright citrus flavor.
Mixed Berry Bread
Replace half the strawberries with blueberries or raspberries for a mixed berry loaf.
Dairy Free Strawberry Bread
To make this recipe dairy free, simply replace the milk with a dairy free milk alternative. Use the same amount listed in the recipe and mix the batter as directed.
Strawberry Muffins
If you prefer muffins instead of a loaf, this recipe easily transforms into soft and fluffy gluten free strawberry muffins. They bake faster (only 18-22 minutes!) and are perfect for breakfast, snacks, or lunchboxes.
How to Store Strawberry Bread
This bread stores beautifully, which makes it great for meal prep or baking ahead.
Room temperature:
Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Refrigerator:
Keep refrigerated for up to 5 days.
Freezer:
Freeze unfrosted slices for up to 2 months. Wrap tightly and thaw at room temperature.
Have you tried this recipe? Be sure to leave a comment below and tag me on Instagram @thrivingglutenfree so I can see how it turned out!
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Gluten Free Strawberry Bread with Fresh Strawberry Glaze
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- In a large bowl whisk together gluten free flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt. Set aside.
- In another bowl combine the sugar, eggs, oil, milk, vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the batter. Fold in the diced strawberries gently so they stay intact.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10-15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before adding frosting.
- While the loaf is baking, in a small bowl whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, vanilla and strawberries. Start with one tablespoon of milk and add more if needed until you get a smooth, pourable glaze. Drizzle the frosting over the cooled bread and let it set for about 10 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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