Description
Enjoy a moist and flavorful Banana Zucchini Bread! This healthy twist on classic banana bread is easy to make and packed with the goodness of ripe bananas and zucchini. Perfect for breakfast, snack, or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup shredded zucchini, excess moisture squeezed out
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas. Add the shredded zucchini, melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg (if using).
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. Fold in the chopped nuts, if desired.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice and serve. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor.
- Be sure to squeeze out excess moisture from the shredded zucchini to prevent soggy bread.
- Don’t overmix the batter to keep the bread tender.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze for up to 2-3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220 Kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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