Description
Zucchini banana bread is a delightful treat that perfectly marries the sweetness of ripe bananas with the subtle moisture of fresh zucchini. This easy-to-make recipe yields a wholesome loaf with a golden crust, making it a perfect addition to your breakfast table or an afternoon snack. Each slice is bursting with flavor, offering a comforting yet invigorating experience. Whether you enjoy it plain, with butter, or topped with cream cheese, this zucchini banana bread is sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
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- 2 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1 cup grated zucchini (excess moisture removed)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup nuts or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth with some chunks remaining for texture.
- Fold in the grated zucchini.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just mixed—do not overmix!
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and top with optional nuts or chocolate chips if desired.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 70g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg