Description
Banana zucchini bread is a delightful fusion of sweet, ripe bananas and moist zucchini, creating an irresistible treat perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. This easy-to-follow recipe yields a beautifully baked loaf with a golden crust and a soft, tender interior. Not only does it satisfy your sweet tooth, but it also sneakily incorporates veggies into your diet, making it a nutritious choice for any time of day. Whether enjoyed plain or enhanced with chocolate chips and walnuts, this banana zucchini bread is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas (12 ounces)
- 2 medium zucchinis (10 ounces)
- 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
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
- ½ cup walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and prepare a loaf pan by lining it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth, then mix in sugar, oil, almond milk, and vanilla.
- Grate the zucchinis and squeeze out excess moisture before folding them into the banana mixture.
- Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to the wet ingredients; stir gently until just combined.
- If desired, fold in chocolate chips and walnuts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 55 to 65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
- Let cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg