Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Healthy Zucchini Banana Bread, a moist and nutritious treat that’s perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. This easy-to-make loaf combines the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with grated zucchini, delivering a unique flavor that will please your palate. Packed with wholesome ingredients, this bread is a fantastic way to sneak some veggies into your diet without compromising on taste. Whether you’re enjoying it warm straight from the oven or as a quick meal prep option throughout the week, this versatile loaf is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup very ripe bananas (mashed, about 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 or spelt flour
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a 9" x 5" loaf pan by lining it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Stir in the grated zucchini, egg, olive oil, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- Gradually add the flour to the wet mixture and stir gently with a spatula just until 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 cooling in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 67g)
- Calories: 143
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg