Description
Banana Zucchini Bread is the perfect blend of sweetness and nutrition, combining the comforting flavors of traditional banana bread with the added moisture and health benefits of zucchini. This easy-to-make recipe not only dazzles with its golden crust and soft, chocolate chip-studded interior but also serves as a versatile option for breakfast, dessert, or a quick snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas
- 2 medium zucchinis
- ½ cup sugar
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup almond milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Optional: dark chocolate chips
- Optional: chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and prepare a loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mash the ripe bananas and mix in sugar, olive oil, almond milk, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Grate the zucchinis, squeeze out excess moisture, and fold into the banana mixture.
- Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; stir until just combined. Optionally add chocolate chips or walnuts.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 55-65 minutes until golden brown. Use a toothpick to check doneness.
- Allow cooling completely on a wire rack before slicing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating cinnamon or nutmeg. You can substitute half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour for more fiber. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days.