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Fluffy Zucchini Banana Bread That Will Brighten Your Day

A moist, fluffy quick bread made with ripe bananas and grated zucchini for a tender, flavorful loaf.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 245
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 2 ripe bananas mashed
  • 1 cup zucchini grated and lightly squeezed dry
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup neutral oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips optional

Equipment

  • 1 9x5-inch loaf pan lined with parchment if desired
  • 1 mixing bowl large
  • 1 mixing bowl medium
  • 1 whisk
  • 1 spatula
  • 1 box grater
  • 1 wire rack for cooling

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and line it with parchment paper.
  2. Grate the zucchini and lightly squeeze out excess moisture using paper towels or a clean kitchen towel.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  4. In a large bowl, mash the bananas until mostly smooth. Whisk in the eggs, brown sugar, granulated sugar, oil, and vanilla until well combined.
  5. Stir the grated zucchini into the wet mixture.
  6. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir just until combined. Fold in the walnuts or chocolate chips if using.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 50 to 55 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Cool the loaf in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor. Lightly squeeze the zucchini so the loaf stays fluffy, not wet. Do not overmix the batter. Optional walnuts or chocolate chips add great texture.