The Science of Bananas (And Our Ultimate Six-Banana Banana Bread) | What's Eating Dan?

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

Honey is a natural sweetener with a distinct flavor.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pecans

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds are nut-free and lower in cost.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate chips

💰Cheaper: cocoa nibs

Cocoa nibs provide a chocolate flavor with less sugar.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Grease and flour a loaf pan.

Grate the zucchini and set aside to drain excess moisture.

In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.

Add the eggs and vegetable oil to the bananas and mix well.

Stir in the grated zucchini and vanilla extract.

In a separate bowl, combine the flour, sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.

Fold in walnuts and chocolate chips if using.

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.

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

Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

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