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Zucchini Banana Bread Recipe: The Secret to an Ultra-Moist Loaf!

This is the ultimate zucchini banana bread recipe! It creates an incredibly moist, tender, and flavorful quick bread that's easy to make in one bowl. Perfect for using up garden zucchini and overripe bananas.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 minute
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 245

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt fine sea salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 3 large overripe bananas mashed (about 1 1/2 cups)
  • 1 cup shredded zucchini squeezed dry (from about 1 medium zucchini)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup neutral oil vegetable, canola, or melted coconut oil
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • 1 9x5 inch Loaf Pan
  • 1 Large Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Medium Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Box grater
  • 1 Whisk
  • 1 Spatula
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Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan. Finely shred the zucchini, then place it in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze firmly to remove as much excess water as possible. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, mash the bananas. Whisk in the granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix. Gently fold in the squeezed, shredded zucchini.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly. Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If the top is browning too quickly, tent loosely with foil for the last 15 minutes.
  6. Let the bread cool in the pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes before inverting it out of the pan to cool completely. Slice and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 245kcalProtein: 4gFat: 12gFiber: 2g

Notes

Do not skip squeezing the zucchini! This is the most crucial step for achieving the perfect texture.
For best results, use very ripe, brown-spotted bananas.
Let the bread cool completely before slicing for the cleanest cuts.
Keyword moist zucchini bread,quick bread,zucchini banana bread

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