Best Lighter Zucchini Banana Bread Recipes

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LIGHTER ZUCCHINI BANANA BREAD



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This is a moist flavorful bread that combines the great taste and healthy benefits of zucchini and bananas. I received this recipe from my aunt Ann. This makes 2 loaves

Provided by Chris from Kansas

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h10m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 eggs
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/4 cup oil
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 cup mashed banana
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups shredded zucchini
1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Steps:

  • Beat eggs.
  • Add sugar, oil, applesauce and bananas.
  • Mix well.
  • Add vanilla.
  • In separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt.
  • Stir into wet mixture just until moistened.
  • Add zucchini and nuts.
  • Pour into 2 greased 9X5 inch loaf pans.
  • Bake at 350 for 50 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

ZUCCHINI BANANA BREAD



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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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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.

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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