Description
Banana Zucchini Bread is a delightful and nutritious treat that brings together the sweetness of ripe bananas and the moisture of zucchini. This quick bread is not only easy to prepare but also incredibly versatile, making it perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. With a tender crumb and rich flavors, each slice is speckled with dark chocolate chips, adding a touch of indulgence. The addition of zucchini boosts fiber content while keeping the bread light and fluffy. Whether enjoyed plain or paired with your favorite spreads, this banana zucchini bread is sure to become a beloved staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas (12 ounces, 330 grams or 1⅓ cup mashed)
- 2 medium zucchinis (10 ounces or 300 grams, or 2 cups grated)
- ½ cup sugar
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup almond milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Add sugar, olive oil, almond milk, and vanilla extract; mix well.
- Grate the zucchini and squeeze out excess moisture before adding it to the banana mixture.
- Stir in flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until just combined. Fold in dark chocolate chips if desired.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 55 to 65 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow the bread to cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg