Description
A moist and delightful banana zucchini bread that combines the sweetness of bananas with the earthiness of zucchini, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup grated zucchini
- 1/3 cup melted butter or vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan well.
- Mash the ripe bananas until smooth and then add in the grated zucchini, mixing well.
- Combine the melted butter or oil with both types of sugar in another bowl, then add the beaten egg and vanilla extract.
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring gently and folding in nuts or chocolate chips if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly.
- Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For healthier options, consider using whole wheat flour and unsweetened applesauce. You can also make it vegan by using a flax egg and plant-based oil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg