Banana and Zucchini Bread

About this recipe

Indulge in this delightful twist on classic banana bread, combining ripe bananas with fresh zucchini for a moist and tasty treat. Perfect for snack time or breakfast, this bread offers a subtle sweetness and hidden veggies that everyone will love.

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium)
• 1 cup grated zucchini (squeezed to remove excess moisture)

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, whisk together flours, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, beat together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.

4. 4

   Stir dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.

5. 5

   Fold in mashed bananas and grated zucchini.

6. 6

   Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.

7. 7

   Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

8. 8

   Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.