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Ultimate Moist Zucchini Banana Bread (Easy One-Bowl Recipe with Hidden Veggie Secrets)

A freshly baked zucchini banana bread loaf, partially sliced, showing the moist interior texture.
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This easy, one-bowl zucchini banana bread recipe guarantees an incredibly moist and tender loaf every time. It’s the perfect way to use up ripe bananas and garden zucchini while sneaking in vegetables for a healthy breakfast snack.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup mashed very ripe bananas (about 3 medium)
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil for a healthier fat choice)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups finely shredded zucchini, squeezed dry
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a standard 9×5 inch loaf pan, or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. This is your dry mix.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, combine the mashed bananas, oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk until just combined.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix with a spatula until you see no more streaks of flour. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine.
  5. Gently fold in the finely shredded and squeezed zucchini and the optional nuts until they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  6. Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan.
  7. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean or with moist crumbs attached.
  8. Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes before carefully turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

  • To ensure maximum moisture, you must squeeze the excess water out of your shredded zucchini using a clean kitchen towel or paper towels before adding it to the batter.
  • For the best flavor and texture, use bananas that are heavily spotted or almost black.
  • If you want a slightly healthier breakfast bread, substitute up to half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour.
  • This loaf stays moist longer if wrapped tightly in plastic wrap after cooling completely.

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