Description
A moist and flavorful zucchini banana bread that combines the sweetness of ripe bananas with the subtle taste of zucchini, making for a delicious snack or breakfast treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup grated zucchini, excess moisture squeezed out
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2–3 bananas)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the grated zucchini, mashed bananas, eggs, oil, and vanilla extract. Mix well until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Fold in the flour until no flour streaks remain. If using, fold in nuts or chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For best results, use ripe bananas for natural sweetness.
- You can store the bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- This recipe can be easily doubled to make two loaves.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 60
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 25
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