Ingredients
– 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– ½ teaspoon baking powder
– ½ teaspoon salt
– 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
– ½ cup granulated sugar
– ½ cup packed brown sugar
– 2 large eggs
– ½ cup vegetable oil
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2-3 bananas)
– 1 cup grated zucchini (about 1 medium zucchini)
– ½ cup chopped nuts (optional)
– ½ cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
Creating your own Zucchini Banana Bread can be a fun and rewarding experience. Follow these simple steps to achieve the perfect loaf:
1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
3. Combine Sugars: In a separate large bowl, mix the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and eggs until well combined.
4. Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in the vegetable oil and vanilla extract to the sugar mixture, mixing well.
5. Incorporate Bananas: Add the mashed bananas to the wet ingredients and stir until blended.
6. Add Zucchini: Fold in the grated zucchini, ensuring it is evenly distributed.
7. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
8. Add Extras: If desired, fold in the chopped nuts and chocolate chips for added texture and flavor.
9. Pour Batter: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
10. Bake: Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
11. Cool Down: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
These straightforward steps will guide you to create a delicious loaf of Zucchini Banana Bread that is sure to impress!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10 slices
- Calories: 180 kcal per slice
- Fat: 7g
- Protein: 3g