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Healthy Zucchini Banana Bread

Healthy Zucchini Banana Bread

  • Author: charlies
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x

Description

Indulge in the delightful flavor of Healthy Zucchini Banana Bread, a perfect blend of ripe bananas and fresh zucchini that results in a moist and nutritious quick bread. This recipe is not only easy to make but also versatile enough to enjoy for breakfast, as a snack, or even as a dessert. Packed with wholesome ingredients, it offers natural sweetness complemented by warm cinnamon and vanilla notes. Ideal for meal prep, this bread can be sliced and stored for quick access throughout the week. Plus, it’s kid-friendly—sneaking in veggies has never been this delicious!

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup very ripe bananas (mashed from 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

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare a 9" x 5" loaf pan by lining it with parchment paper or lightly greasing it.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Add the grated zucchini, egg, olive oil, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; whisk until well combined.
  3. Gradually fold in the flour until just mixed—avoid overmixing to keep the bread fluffy.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and level the top with a spatula.
  5. Bake for 50-60 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick inserted in the center—it should come out clean.
  6. Allow cooling in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 140
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 23g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg

Keywords: For added texture, feel free to mix in nuts or seeds. To enhance sweetness or flavor, consider incorporating chocolate chips or dried fruit.

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Find it online: https://charliesfoods.com/healthy-zucchini-banana-bread/