Zucchini Banana Nut Bread
A moist and flavorful quick bread made with ripe bananas, shredded zucchini, and crunchy nuts. Perfect for breakfast or snacking.
- Author: sarra
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf (about 10 slices) 1x
- Category: Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2–3 bananas)
- 1 cup grated zucchini (squeezed of excess moisture)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, grated zucchini, eggs, oil, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the chopped nuts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Make sure to squeeze the excess moisture from the zucchini to prevent sogginess.
- This bread can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Try adding chocolate chips for a sweeter variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: zucchini banana nut bread, banana bread, zucchini bread, quick bread, vegetarian