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Banana Zucchini Bread

Cultural Context

Banana Zucchini Bread is a delightful American quick bread that combines the sweetness of ripe bananas with the subtle flavor of zucchini. This dish is often made to utilize excess zucchini during the summer harvest, making it a popular choice in home kitchens. The bread is moist and flavorful, often enjoyed as a snack or dessert, and can be easily adapted with nuts or chocolate chips. Today, it has gained popularity beyond the US, with variations appearing in many cultures.

AmericanUSdessert
70 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 ripe banana, peeled and mashed
1 medium zucchini, peeled and shredded
2 jumbo eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup canola oil
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups self rising flour, sifted
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1/8 tsp ground ginger
1/8 tsp ground allspice
3 tbsp unsalted Butter
2 tbsp Honey
2 tbsp powdered sugar

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: oat flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pecans

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds are nut-free and cost-effective.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate chips

💰Cheaper: cocoa powder

Cocoa powder can provide chocolate flavor with less sugar.

1

Preheat Oven to 350 degrees.

2

In a large bowl, add eggs, sugar and oil; stir together.

3

Next add bananas and mix well.

4

Add sifted flour, baking soda, and spices; stir into egg mixture.

5

Stir in zucchini and mix until well combined.

6

Pour batter into greased 9x5 inch loaf pan.

7

Bake for 50 minutes or until a toothpick in the center comes out clean.

8

Remove from oven and brush with melted Honey Butter.

9

Serve Warm.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbaking

Equipment Needed

9x5 inch loaf panmixing bowl

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkeggstree-nutsgluten

Also Known As

Zucchini Banana BreadZucchini Bread with Bananas

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