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Healthy Zucchini Banana Bread

Healthy Zucchini Banana Bread


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

Description

Healthy Zucchini Banana Bread is a delicious and nutritious way to use up ripe bananas and fresh zucchini. This moist and flavorful bread combines the sweetness of bananas with the subtle earthiness of zucchini, making it an ideal option for breakfast, snacks, or even dessert. With its wholesome ingredients, this recipe offers a guilt-free treat that satisfies your sweet cravings without compromising on health. It’s simple enough for beginner bakers and versatile to suit various occasions. Whether enjoyed plain or topped with nut butter or cream cheese, this bread will quickly become a favorite in your kitchen.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup very ripe bananas (mashed, about 2 large)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup olive oil (or avocado oil)
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup (or honey)
  • 1 cup grated zucchini (squeezed dry)
  • 1 3/4 cups whole wheat flour (or spelt flour)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a 9" x 5" loaf pan with parchment paper or grease it.
  2. In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Add the dry zucchini, egg, oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract; whisk until well combined.
  3. Stir in the cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and flour using a spatula until just combined—avoid overmixing.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  5. Allow cooling in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 130
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 19g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg