Description
A delicious and healthy twist on traditional banana bread, incorporating zucchini for added moisture and nutrition.
Ingredients
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- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup grated zucchini
- 1/3 cup melted coconut oil
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mix the mashed bananas and grated zucchini.
- Add the melted coconut oil, sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract to the banana mixture and stir until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and flour.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding nuts or chocolate chips to the batter.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- This recipe can be easily doubled for a larger batch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Zucchini Banana Bread Recipe, healthy zucchini banana bread