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Zucchini Banana Bread
A moist and healthy banana bread infused with zucchini, perfect for a nutritious snack or breakfast.
Ingredients
Bananas
- 1 cup very ripe bananas, mashed (about 2 large)
Zucchini
- 1 cup grated zucchini, squeezed dry (measured before squeezing)
- 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 (or 2 cups + 3 tbsp all-purpose flour)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a loaf pan.
- Mash bananas and squeeze dry zucchini, then combine in a bowl.
- Add egg, oil, syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk until smooth.
- Gently fold in the flour until just combined, then transfer to the pan.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, cool, then slice and serve.
Notes
Using ripe bananas and squeezing the zucchini dry enhances flavor and texture.