Easy Banana Zucchini Bread Recipe for Moist and Flavorful Slices
This Banana Zucchini Bread is a moist and flavorful treat that combines the sweetness of ripe bananas with the subtle taste of zucchini. It's perfect for breakfast or as a snack.
Ingredients
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas
- 1 cup grated zucchini
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup packed brown sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mix mashed bananas, grated zucchini, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In another bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
- Fold in chopped walnuts or pecans if desired.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 55-65 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice and serve, or store in an airtight container for up to a week.
Notes
For best flavor, allow the bread to cool completely before slicing.