Banana Zucchini Bread (with Chocolate)
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4.7
Banana Zucchini Bread (with Chocolate)
Description
The recipe blends flour, baking powder and soda, cinnamon, salt, and sugar with mashed bananas, grated and drained zucchini, eggs, oil, and vanilla extract. The grated zucchini is squeezed to remove excess water before folding into the batter along with chocolate chips, which add sweet bursts in each bite. The batter is baked in a loaf pan at 350°F until a toothpick comes out clean, creating a golden, tender bread.
The resulting bread is moist due to the fruits and vegetables, with a soft crumb and gentle spice notes from cinnamon. Chocolate chips provide occasional richness and texture contrast. The zucchini also adds subtle vegetable flavor and moisture without dominating the taste.
This bread suits snack times, breakfast, or a casual dessert. It pairs well with coffee or tea and can be sliced for sharing or freezing. Optional walnuts can be added for crunch and nutty flavor. The straightforward method and common ingredients make this recipe approachable and reliable for home baking.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup flour
- 2 egg
- 1 cup banana mashed
- 1 1/2 cup zucchini grated
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup olive oil or melted coconut oil
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and sugar. In a separate bowl grate zucchini and squeeze any excess water out.
- In a separate bowl, beat together eggs, bananas, oil, and vanilla extract.
- Combine egg mixture into the dry ingredients.
- Fold in grated zucchini and chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into a well-oiled loaf pan.
- Bake at 350°F for about 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8People
Amount Per Serving
Calories 453 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 453kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 53g | 18% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 44mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 337mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 276mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 30g | 60% |
| Vitamin A | 168IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 82mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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