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The Ultimate Moist and Fluffy Zucchini Banana Bread

Two thick slices of moist zucchini banana bread showing flecks of green zucchini baked into the light crumb.
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Make an ultra-moist quick bread that perfectly balances ripe banana flavor with the hidden moisture of shredded zucchini. This easy recipe yields a soft, tender loaf perfect for breakfast or snacking.

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
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 3 medium)
  • 1 cup finely shredded zucchini, squeezed dry
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Mix in the mashed bananas until just combined.
  6. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients in two additions, mixing only until no streaks of flour remain. Do not overmix.
  7. Fold in the squeezed, shredded zucchini and the optional nuts.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  9. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Squeeze excess liquid from the shredded zucchini using a clean kitchen towel or paper towels; this prevents a gummy bread texture.
  • For a bakery-style top, sprinkle the top of the batter with 1 tablespoon of coarse sugar before baking.
  • This bread freezes well; wrap cooled slices tightly in plastic wrap and then foil.

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