Description
Banana Zucchini Bread is a delightful fusion of flavors that transforms classic banana bread into a moist, nutritious treat. This easy-to-make recipe pairs the sweetness of ripe bananas with the subtle moisture of zucchini, resulting in a tender loaf that’s perfect for breakfast, a sweet snack, or dessert. Enhanced with dark chocolate chips and walnuts, this quick bread boasts a beautiful golden crust and a soft interior, making it an ideal choice for any occasion. Whether enjoyed plain or dressed up with butter or cream cheese, each slice brings comfort and satisfaction.
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 walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Stir in sugar, olive oil, almond milk, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Grate the zucchini and gently squeeze out excess moisture. Fold it into the banana mixture.
- Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to the wet ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Optional: Fold in chocolate chips and walnuts for added flavor.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 55-65 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg