Description
Banana zucchini bread is a deliciously moist and flavorful twist on the classic banana bread, combining ripe bananas with the subtle sweetness of zucchini. This recipe yields a tender loaf perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. With the added richness from dark chocolate chips and walnuts, each slice bursts with delightful textures and flavors. Plus, it’s incredibly easy to make! Just mix your ingredients, bake, and enjoy this nutritious treat that can be customized with your favorite add-ins. Whether enjoyed warm with butter or as a standalone snack, banana zucchini bread is sure to please everyone.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas
- 2 medium zucchinis
- 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 chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Prepare a loaf pan by lining it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mash ripe bananas. Mix in sugar, olive oil, almond milk, and vanilla until combined.
- Grate zucchini and squeeze out excess moisture; fold into banana mixture.
- Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; stir gently until just combined.
- Fold in dark chocolate chips and walnuts if desired.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 55 to 65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out mostly dry.
- Cool on wire rack for at least three hours before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Use overripe bananas for maximum sweetness. Avoid overmixing to keep the bread light and fluffy. Experiment with spices like cinnamon or nutmeg for extra flavor.