Best Healthy Banana Nut Zucchini Bread Recipes

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ZUCCHINI BANANA BREAD



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The BEST healthy Zucchini Banana Bread. Super easy, moist, and lightly spiced with cinnamon. Made from wholesome ingredients and so delicious!

Provided by Erin Clarke / Well Plated

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups shredded, unpeeled zucchini (about 2 small zucchini)
1 cup mashed ripe banana (about 2 medium bananas)
1/3 cup honey or pure maple syrup
1/4 cup coconut sugar (or light or dark brown sugar)
1/4 cup coconut oil (melted and cooled to room temperature (or use very light olive oil or canola oil))
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 large eggs (at room temperature)
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder (I recommend aluminum free)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 cups white whole wheat flour
1/3 cup chopped toasted nuts, such as pecans or walnuts, or chocolate chips (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan with nonstick spray. Line with parchment paper so that the paper overhangs two sides like handles, then lightly grease again.
  • Thoroughly squeeze the shredded zucchini with a paper towel to remove as much excess water as possible. Repeat as needed.
  • In the bowl of a standing mixer or a large mixing bowl, beat the mashed banana with the honey, coconut sugar, coconut oil, and vanilla extract until smooth. (You can also use a whisk and some elbow grease and mix the batter by hand.) Add the eggs (make sure they are room temperature or the coconut oil may resolidify), then mix again until smoothly combined. If the coconut oil does resolidify, microwave the bowl in 10-second bursts, just until the coconut oil reliquifies.
  • Sprinkle the cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, baking powder, and salt over the top of the batter. Mix to combine. Sprinkle the flour evenly over the top, then mix on very low speed, just until the flour disappears. By hand, fold in the zucchini and the nuts or chocolate chips (if using), stopping as soon as it's mostly evenly blended. Do not overmix. The batter will be thick.
  • Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, until a toothpick or thin, sharp knife such as a paring knife inserted in the center comes out clean two tests in a row. (You want to test for a clean knife more than once, as moist quick breads can be tricky to tell; if in doubt, take the bread's temperature on an instant-read thermometer. It's done when it reaches 195 degrees F.). I like to check the bread at the 30-minute mark and tent it with aluminum foil if the bread is browning too quickly at the corners, then continue baking as directed.
  • Once the bread is baked, place the pan on a wire rack and let cool for 15 minutes. Lift the bread from the pan using the parchment paper, and place the loaf on the rack to finish cooling completely. Slice and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 slice (of 10), without mix-ins, Calories 212 kcal, Carbohydrate 36 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 33 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 15 g, TransFat 0.003 g, UnsaturatedFat 1.3 g

BANANA-ZUCCHINI BREAD



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My grandmother made this zucchini banana bread for as long as I can remember, and I've been making it ever since I learned how to bake. Children love it for a snack, and it's good to serve at any meal. It's another delicious way to use zucchini, which is so abundant in late summer. -Eva Mae Hebert, Lafayette, LA

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 2 loaves (16 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
4 large eggs, room temperature
2 medium ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup)
2 cups sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
1-1/2 cups shredded unpeeled zucchini
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. In another bowl, whisk eggs, bananas, sugar and oil. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened. Fold in zucchini and pecans. Pour into 2 greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 45-50 minutes. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 165mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

ZUCCHINI BANANA BREAD



Zucchini Banana Bread image

I got this Zucchini Banana Bread recipe from a friend at work and now it's one of my favorites. It makes three small loaves, but they freeze very well. -Donna Hall, Wolfforth, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 3 mini loaves (6 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 13

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 cup mashed ripe bananas
1/2 cup canola oil
1/2 teaspoon banana extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup shredded zucchini
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In a small bowl, beat the egg, bananas, oil and extracts. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in zucchini and walnuts., Transfer to three 5-3/4x3x2-in. loaf pans coated with cooking spray. Bake at 325° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 116mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

BANANA ZUCCHINI BREAD



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What should I do with one small zucchini and two ripe bananas? Well...I came up with this recipe. It was terrific. Very moist and flavorful. Hope you enjoy.

Provided by Margo59

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h

Yield 2 loaves, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 cups flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup raw zucchini, shredded
1 cup mashed ripe banana

Steps:

  • Shred zucchini and set aside.
  • Mash bananas and set aside.
  • In large mixing bowl, beat eggs, sugar and oil together.
  • Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, vanilla and nuts.
  • Mix together.
  • Add zucchini and bananas and continue to mix until blended.
  • Pour into 2 greased and floured loaf pans.
  • Bake in 350 degree oven for 45-55 minutes or till tests done in center with toothpick.
  • Remove to wire rack and cool for 10 minutes before removing to completely cool on wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.9, Fat 13.1, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 23.2, Sodium 162.8, Carbohydrate 22.9, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 13.7, Protein 2.4

BANANA-ZUCCHINI BREAD



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A combination of two favorites: banana nut bread and zucchini bread. The flavors combine and in each bite you get just a hint of both flavors.

Provided by heather duncan

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Zucchini Bread Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 eggs
¾ cup vegetable oil
⅔ cup packed brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
1 cup grated zucchini
2 bananas, mashed
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup dried cranberries
½ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour two 8x4 inch bread loaf pans.
  • In a large bowl, beat eggs until light yellow and frothy. Add oil, brown sugar, white sugar, grated zucchini, bananas, and vanilla; blend together until well combined. Stir in the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix in the cranberries and nuts. Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared loaf pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 50 minutes. Allow to cool in the loaf pans on a wire rack before removing and serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271.6 calories, Carbohydrate 40.2 g, Cholesterol 27.9 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 229.6 mg, Sugar 20.9 g

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