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Healthy No-Added-Sugar Zucchini Banana Bread Recipe

Healthy No-Added-Sugar Zucchini Banana Bread Recipe
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This Healthy No-Added-Sugar Zucchini Banana Bread is a delightful twist on a classic favorite. Moist, flavorful, and made without any additional sugar, this recipe is a perfect balance of wholesome ingredients and delicious taste.

Ingredients

Scale

Grated Zucchini:

  • 1 ½ cups (180 g) grated zucchini (about 1 medium)

Mashed Banana:

  • 1 ¾ cups (440 g) mashed overripe banana (approximately 4 medium)

Oil:

  • 2 tablespoons (30 g) melted coconut, avocado, or vegetable oil

Egg:

  • 1 large egg (see notes for vegan option)

Vanilla Extract:

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Whole Wheat Flour:

  • 2 cups (265 g) white whole wheat flour (see notes)

Baking Powder:

  • 3 teaspoons (13 g) baking powder

Cinnamon:

  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Salt:

  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt

Mix-ins (Optional):

  • ½ cup chocolate chips, chopped nuts, raisins, or chocolate chips (optional; see notes)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven & prepare the pan(s). Set oven to 350F and lightly grease a loaf pan (9×5 or 8 ½ x 4 ½-inch both work) or three mini loaf pans (5 ½ x 3-inch).
  2. Remove excess liquid from the shredded zucchini. Give the zucchini a solid squeeze to remove excess water and set it aside.
  3. Combine your dry ingredients. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a medium mixing bowl and set aside.
  4. Mix the mashed bananas, oil, and egg. Combine the mashed bananas, oil, and egg in a large bowl. Mix with a whisk until fully incorporated.
  5. Stir in the dry ingredients, zucchini, and mix-ins. Add the dry ingredients, shredded zucchini, and mix-ins to the wet ingredients. Stir until just combined. Pour batter into your greased loaf pan(s).
  6. Bake and cool. Bake approximately 60-70 minutes for a large loaf or 35-40 minutes for mini loaves, or until a toothpick inserted into the center and 2-3 other spots come out completely clean. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes. Transfer it to a wire rack and let it cool another 15-20 minutes before slicing.
  7. Slice, serve, and store. Once completely cooled, wrap the bread loosely in aluminum foil, leaving a little hole on the side or top for moisture to escape. The bread should stay fresh for 1-2 days on the counter or up to 5 days in the refrigerator.

Notes

  • You can substitute the egg with a flax or chia egg for a vegan version.
  • You can use regular whole wheat flour if white whole wheat flour is unavailable.
  • Experiment with different mix-ins like nuts, seeds, or dried fruits for added texture and flavor.

Nutrition

Keywords: Healthy, Zucchini, Banana Bread, No Sugar Added, Homemade, Baked

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