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Ultimate Moist Zucchini Banana Bread: The Best Easy One-Bowl Recipe

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Make the most moist and flavorful zucchini banana bread using this easy one-bowl recipe. It perfectly combines the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with garden zucchini for a tender, comforting loaf.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 large, very ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 1/2 cups)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded zucchini, packed (do not squeeze dry)
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan, or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Set this dry mixture aside.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, mash the ripe bananas well. Stir in the granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until combined.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix; a few streaks of flour are acceptable.
  5. Fold in the shredded 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 10 minutes before carefully turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

  • Use very ripe bananas; their dark spots mean more sugar and moisture for your bread.
  • Do not peel or squeeze the shredded zucchini; the extra water content is key to achieving a truly moist quick bread.
  • For a cinnamon spiced loaf cake flavor, increase the cinnamon to 1 1/2 teaspoons.
  • If you want a fluffier vegetable bread, use room temperature eggs.

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