Sunny Banana Zucchini Bread: A Summer Delight!
This delightful recipe brings together the sweetness of overripe bananas and the freshness of zucchini, creating a perfect bread for breakfast, a snack, or a light summer dessert!
Equipment
- 9x5 inch loaf pan
Ingredients
- 2 overripe bananas mashed (about 1 cup)
- 1 cup grated zucchini gently squeezed of excess moisture
- 2 large eggs
- 0.33 cup melted coconut oil (or your preferred healthy oil)
- 0.5 cup white sugar
- 0.25 cup packed brown sugar
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour (for a healthier option, try whole wheat flour!)
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 0.5 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup chocolate chips (optional, for a sweet touch)
- 0.5 cup chopped walnuts (optional, for extra crunch and nutrients)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to a cozy 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan to prevent sticking, and set it aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, gently whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Make sure they're all nicely combined for an even bake!
- In a separate bowl, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, melted coconut oil, mashed bananas, grated zucchini, eggs, and vanilla extract. Stir everything until it's smooth and beautifully blended.
- Gradually add the wet mixture into your dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spatula until just combined. Remember, a light touch is key here to keep your bread wonderfully tender – avoid overmixing!
- If you're feeling fancy, now's the time to fold in your chocolate chips and chopped walnuts for an extra layer of flavor and texture.
- Pour the delightful batter evenly into your prepared loaf pan. Bake for about 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted right into the center comes out perfectly clean.
- Take the bread out of the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10-15 minutes. Then, carefully transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
This healthy, easy bread is perfect for breakfast, a snack, or a light summer dessert!
Nutrition per serving (12 slices):
- Calories: 258 kcal
- Total Carbs: 35g
- Net Carbs: 33g
- Fats: 12g
- Protein: 4g
