Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Healthy Zucchini Banana Bread, a perfect blend of sweet bananas and nutritious zucchini, making it an ideal choice for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. This comforting loaf is both moist and flavorful, crafted with wholesome ingredients that ensure you enjoy every bite guilt-free. Whether you’re looking to reduce food waste or simply want a delicious treat, this easy recipe is family-friendly and packed with essential nutrients. Plus, it’s versatile enough to be customized with nuts or chocolate chips according to your taste.
Ingredients
- 1 cup mashed very ripe bananas (about 2 large)
- 1 cup grated zucchini (squeezed dry)
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup olive oil (or avocado oil)
- 1/2 cup maple syrup (or honey)
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 3/4 cups whole wheat flour (or spelt flour)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare a 9" x 5" loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas and mix in zucchini, egg, oil, syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- Gently fold in the flour until just blended; avoid overmixing.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a cooling rack. Slice once completely cooled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Ensure your bananas are very ripe for optimal sweetness. Squeeze excess moisture from zucchini to keep your bread from becoming soggy. Experiment by adding nuts or dark chocolate chips for added flavor.