Description
Healthy Zucchini Banana Bread is a deliciously moist and nutritious quick bread that perfectly combines the sweetness of ripe bananas with the subtle flavor of zucchini. This delightful treat is naturally sweetened, making it an ideal option for breakfast, snacks, or even dessert. The added zucchini boosts the bread’s fiber and vitamin content, allowing you to indulge guilt-free. With simple ingredients and straightforward preparation, this recipe is perfect for both novice and experienced bakers alike. Enjoy slices as they are or customize them with nut butters, yogurt, or fresh fruit for a versatile culinary experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup very ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1 cup grated zucchini (squeezed dry)
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 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
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and prepare a 9" x 5" loaf pan with parchment paper or cooking spray.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Add squeezed-dry zucchini, egg, olive oil, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk until combined.
- Gently stir in whole wheat flour with a spatula until just combined—avoid overmixing.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and level it off.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool 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 slice (approximately 70g)
- Calories: 136
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 145mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg