Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Healthy Zucchini Bread, a moist and nutritious treat that perfectly blends ripe bananas with fresh zucchini. Ideal for any occasion, this quick bread serves as a wholesome snack, a sweet breakfast option, or an impressive dessert for guests. Crafted without butter or oil, it boasts a tender crumb that everyone will love. With simple ingredients and easy preparation, you’ll find yourself reaching for this recipe time and again. Enjoy a guilt-free slice packed with fiber and natural sweetness!
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (or whole wheat flour)
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 large bananas (mashed)
- 1 large zucchini (shredded)
- 1/2 cup mix-ins (like walnuts or chocolate chips)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180C/350F. Grease and line a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, coconut sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, whisk together the egg, Greek yogurt, and mashed bananas until well blended.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined; some lumps are fine.
- Fold in the shredded zucchini and your chosen mix-ins until evenly distributed.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan and bake for about 45-55 minutes or until a skewer comes out mostly clean.
- Allow cooling completely in the pan before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg