Best Whole Grain Zucchini Banana Bread Recipes

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HEALTHY BANANA ZUCCHINI BREAD



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Whole Grain Banana Zucchini Bread - the best of both worlds! This quick bread is easy to make, dairy-free and has the perfect banana flavor with cinnamon and nutmeg spice and bits of zucchini studded throughout. Add chocolate chips, nuts or more spice to flavor how you'd like.

Provided by Ashley

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups whole wheat pastry flour* (see notes)
1.5 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
1 cup well mashed extra ripe bananas (about 2 medium bananas)
1/3 cup honey
1/3 cup oil
1/4 cup granulated sugar (optional - see notes)
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1.5 cups packed shredded zucchini (water squeezed out then measured)

Steps:

  • oven to 350ºF and line 9×5 loaf pan with parchment paper; set aside.
  • In medium bowl add flour, baking soda, spices and salt; whisk until combined.
  • In large bowl combine mashed banana, sugar (if using), honey, oil and vanilla extract. Then whisk in egg until smooth.
  • Add half the dry ingredients to the large bowl of wet ingredients, using spatula to gently combine. Add in shredded zucchini and walnuts or chocolate chips (if using) and the rest of the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined - be careful not to over-stir or you'll end up with a tough bread.
  • Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and bake for 30 minutes, then another 12-18 minutes covered with foil. Edges should brown and top should be golden. Check center with toothpick to ensure it's done (no wet batter).
  • Cool & serve: Allow bread to cool in pan about 30 minutes before removing and slicing.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1/10th, Calories 226 calories, Sugar 11, Sodium 201, Fat 9, SaturatedFat 1, UnsaturatedFat 6, Carbohydrate 34, Fiber 4, Protein 5, Cholesterol 19

WHOLE-GRAIN ZUCCHINI BANANA BREAD



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This is adapted from a recipe I found in a pregnancy book. It is WONDERFUL! It's good hot, cold or room temperature. It's good plain or with butter. The original recipe doesn't use any sugar but I didn't think I'd like it without it.

Provided by Engrossed

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 55m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 medium bananas, peeled and mashed
2 high-omega eggs
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup canola oil or 1/2 cup olive oil
1 1/2-2 cups zucchini, peeled and grated
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup oat bran
1/2 cup ground flax seeds (I used blueberry ground flax from Trader Joe's)
3/4 cup pecan chips
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Prepare loaf pan or muffin tins with cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, beat together bananas, eggs, sugar, vanilla and oil.
  • Stir in grated zucchini.
  • In a separate bowl combine the remaining ingredients.
  • Stir flour mixture into banana mixture.
  • Pour into prepared loaf pan or muffin tins.
  • Bake approximately 45 minutes for loaf pan and 25 minutes for muffins until a toothpick tests clean.

ZUCCHINI-CARROT-BANANA WHOLE WHEAT BREAD



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Toddler-friendly bread - I make it on the weekend and freeze it in slices, so we have an instant snack available through the week.

Provided by Kriti Puniyani

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Zucchini Bread Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 very ripe banana
2 eggs, beaten
⅓ cup white sugar
¼ cup honey
¼ cup oil
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup whole wheat flour
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
¾ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 zucchini, grated
1 carrot, grated
¼ cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a loaf pan.
  • Mash banana in a large bowl. Whisk in eggs, sugar, honey, oil, and vanilla extract.
  • Combine whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Stir into the banana mixture until batter is moistened.
  • Stir zucchini, carrot, and chocolate chips into the batter until evenly distributed. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, 50 to 60 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.4 calories, Carbohydrate 42.9 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 376.6 mg, Sugar 22.7 g

WHOLE WHEAT ZUCCHINI BANANA BREAD



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Whole wheat zucchini banana bread is a healthy breakfast or snack that's super light and flavorful with no butter or oil.

Provided by Kathryn Doherty

Categories     Breakfast & Brunch

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups Bob's Red Mill organic Ivory Wheat flour (see notes)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 medium ripe bananas, mashed
1/3 cup honey
1 large egg
1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (I use nonfat)
1/4 cup milk of choice
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 cup finely grated zucchini (3/4 cup after squeezed dry and in a tight ball) - from 1 medium zucchini

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt and mix well.
  • In a separate large bowl, mash the bananas and then add the honey, egg, Greek yogurt, milk, vanilla and zucchini and mix well.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
  • Pour the batter in a well-greased 9x5 bread pan.
  • Bake at 350 for 45-50 minutes, until a toothpick in the center comes out clean.
  • Let cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes, then turn out and cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge after two days. This bread also freezes great and can be kept 3-5 months in the freezer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140 calories, Carbohydrate 30 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 16 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 1 grams fat, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, SaturatedFat 0 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 193 grams sodium, Sugar 11 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams unsaturated fat

ZUCCHINI BANANA MULTI-GRAIN BREAD



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Save those bananas! Here's a delicious zucchini bread with just the right touch of whole grains added. Perfect with walnuts or even chopped pecans.

Provided by Minute Rice

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Minute® Rice

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 bag Minute® Multi-Grain Medley, uncooked
1 serving Non-stick cooking spray
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
½ cup sugar
1 ripe banana, mashed
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
¼ cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 medium zucchini, grated
½ cup walnuts, chopped
2 cups baking mix

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Prepare Multi-Grain Medley according to package directions. Coat a loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl whisk together eggs, sugar and banana. Stir in rice, oil, milk, vanilla, zucchini (should be about 1 1/2 cups of grated zucchini) and walnuts. Add baking mix and stir just until all ingredients are combined. Pour mixture into prepared pan.
  • Bake 45 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Cool 10 minutes then remove from pan and cool on rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.6 calories, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 46.9 mg, Fat 8.6 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 425.4 mg, Sugar 11.1 g

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