Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Healthy Zucchini Banana Bread, a nourishing treat that seamlessly marries the sweetness of ripe bananas with the moisture of fresh zucchini. This versatile recipe is perfect for breakfast, a midday snack, or even as a light dessert. The addition of whole grains and natural sweeteners makes this bread not only scrumptious but also a wholesome choice for your diet. Enjoy each slice knowing you’re sneaking in veggies while satisfying your sweet cravings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mashed very ripe bananas (about 2 large)
- 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 or spelt flour
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and line a 9" x 5" loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork. Add grated zucchini, egg, olive oil, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk until well combined.
- Gently fold in the flour using a spatula until just mixed; avoid overmixing to keep the bread light.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and level it off.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow cooling in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg