Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Banana Zucchini Bread, a moist and flavorful treat that perfectly balances the sweetness of ripe bananas with the subtle earthiness of zucchini.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (or 50% whole wheat)
- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 2 medium zucchinis (grated)
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ½ cup sugar
- ⅓ cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
- ½ cup walnuts (chopped, optional)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup almond milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and prepare a loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas, then mix in sugar, olive oil, almond milk, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Grate the zucchini and squeeze out excess moisture before mixing it into the banana mixture.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients until just mixed.
- Fold in chocolate chips and walnuts if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 55-65 minutes until golden brown. Test with a toothpick for doneness.
- Allow cooling on a wire rack before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg