Banana Zucchini Bread Recipe
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.
- Author: rami
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
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)
- 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.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, mash ripe bananas, then add sugar, olive oil, almond milk, and vanilla extract. Stir to combine.
- 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.
- Add Add-Ins: Optionally fold in dark chocolate chips and walnuts.
- 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.
- Slice and Serve: Let the bread cool completely, then slice and enjoy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 2cm thick)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Banana Zucchini Bread, Zucchini Bread Recipe, Banana Bread with Zucchini