Description
Healthy Zucchini Banana Bread is a deliciously moist and nutritious quick bread that masterfully blends the sweetness of ripe bananas with the subtle earthiness of fresh zucchini. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, this recipe is a family favorite that even picky eaters will love. With wholesome ingredients like whole wheat flour and natural sweeteners, this bread serves as a guilt-free treat that can be enjoyed any time of day. Whether you’re sharing it at gatherings or savoring it at home, Healthy Zucchini Banana Bread is bound to impress everyone with its delightful flavor and texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 (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
Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9" x 5" loaf pan by lining it with parchment paper or greasing it.
- 2. In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas, then add the grated zucchini, egg, oil, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.
- 3. Gradually incorporate the flour into the wet mixture using a spatula until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- 4. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 5. Allow cooling in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack. Slice and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Snack/Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg