Banana Zucchini Bread
User Reviews
4.6
Banana Zucchini Bread
Description
This loaf uses eggs, sugar, and canola oil blended together with mashed banana and shredded zucchini — the latter introduced without peeling or draining to retain moisture. The dry ingredients include flour, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon, giving a gentle rise and warm spice. Batter divides evenly between two loaf pans and bakes at 350°F for about an hour, until done.
The resulting bread has a soft crumb with little flecks of green from the zucchini, which remains tender and blends into the texture. The banana flavor dominates, with zucchini adding moisture that keeps the bread from drying out. The bread slices well after cooling and works well for breakfast, snacks, or with tea.
After baking, cooling completely before wrapping or slicing helps maintain texture. The bread freezes well when wrapped tightly; thaw at room temperature before serving. It requires no special handling of zucchini peel or moisture, simplifying preparation.
Ingredients
- 4 egg
- 2 c. white sugar
- 1 c. canola oil
- 2 banana mashed
- 3 c. all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 1/2 c. zucchini shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease two, 4x8 inch, loaf pans and set aside.
- In a large bowl mix together all ingredients. Divide batter evenly between loaf pans.
- Baked 60 minutes or until bread tests done.
Notes
- The zucchini adds moisture without a noticeable vegetable flavor; leave the peel on for texture.
- There's no need to drain or squeeze moisture from the shredded zucchini before mixing.
- Use about seven to eight ounces of zucchini to yield 1½ cups shredded.
- Cool the loaves completely before wrapping tightly in plastic wrap for freezing.
- The bread freezes well for up to three months; thaw at room temperature before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 440 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 440kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 67g | 22% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 40mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 137mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 220mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 32g | 64% |
| Vitamin A | 115IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 5.3mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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