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Banana Zucchini Bread Recipe

Banana Zucchini Bread Recipe

5.2 from 13 reviews

A delightful twist on traditional banana bread, this Banana Zucchini Bread combines the sweetness of ripe bananas with the freshness of grated zucchini, creating a moist and flavorful loaf perfect for any time of the day.

Ingredients

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Banana Zucchini Bread Ingredients:

  • 3 ripe bananas (12 ounces, 330 grams or 1⅓ cup mashed)
  • 2 medium zucchini (10 ounces or 300 grams, or 2 cups grated with the large holes of a box grater)
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ¼ cup olive oil (or another neutral vegetable oil)
  • ¼ cup almond milk (or any other milk)
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (or 50% whole-wheat flour and 50% all-purpose flour)
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ⅓ cup dark chocolate chips
  • ½ cup walnuts (chopped)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F or 180°C. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper on the bottom and brush the sides with oil or butter.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, mash ripe bananas, then add sugar, olive oil, almond milk, and vanilla extract. Stir to combine.
  3. Add Dry Ingredients: Grate zucchini, squeeze out excess water, and fold it into the banana mixture. Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir to combine.
  4. Add Add-Ins: Optionally fold in dark chocolate chips and walnuts.
  5. Bake: Transfer the batter to the loaf pan and bake for 55 to 65 minutes at 350°F or 180°C until golden brown. Check for doneness with a toothpick.
  6. Slice and Serve: Let the bread cool completely, then slice and enjoy.

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Keywords: Banana Zucchini Bread, Zucchini Bread Recipe, Banana Bread with Zucchini