Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Healthy Zucchini Banana Bread, a moist and naturally sweetened loaf that brilliantly combines fresh zucchini and ripe bananas. This versatile treat is perfect for breakfast, a nutritious snack, or even dessert. The hidden veggies make it an appealing option for both kids and adults, while whole wheat or spelt flour adds a wholesome touch. Easy to prepare and delightful to taste, this recipe is a great way to incorporate more vegetables into your diet without sacrificing flavor!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup very ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1 cup grated zucchini (squeezed dry)
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup olive oil (or avocado 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 or spelt flour
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a 9" x 5" loaf pan with parchment paper or spray it with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Mix in the grated zucchini, egg, olive oil, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- Gently fold in the flour until just combined—be careful not to overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and level off with a spatula. Bake for 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a cooling rack. Slice once completely cooled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 68g)
- Calories: 139
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 29mg