Best Zucchini Banana Oat Bread Lower Carb Recipes

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ZUCCHINI BANANA BREAD



Zucchini Banana Bread image

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

ZUCCHINI BANANA OAT BREAD (LOW(ER) CARB)



Zucchini Banana Oat Bread (Low(Er) Carb) image

A slight variation of the recipes found here. I use whole wheat flour and oats to help up the fibre content and reduce the carb impact. Using Splenda also helps for those watching their carbs or are diabetic.

Provided by White House Recipes

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 50m

Yield 3 loaves

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups whole wheat flour
2 cups quick-cooking rolled oats
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 cup Splenda brown sugar blend
1 cup oil
1/2 cup sour cream
3 eggs (I use large eggs, may need 4 eggs if you have small size)
3 cups grated zucchini
2 -3 large bananas, mashed
1/2-3/4 cup nuts (optional) or 1/2-3/4 cup chocolate chips, are (optional)

Steps:

  • Beat sugar and oil.
  • Add eggs and sour cream, mix until creamy.
  • Add bananas and zucchini, salt, cinnamon, vanilla, baking powder and baking soda.
  • Slowly add flour, oats and nuts (if using).
  • Put into a well greased and floured loaf pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for about 35 - 45 minutes. Will make 3 or 4 pans depending on size.
  • I have made this using mini loaf pans and shortened the baking time to 25 - 30 minute Check for doneness after 25 minute.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1698.4, Fat 92.2, SaturatedFat 16.7, Cholesterol 205.9, Sodium 1980, Carbohydrate 197.9, Fiber 22.8, Sugar 38.9, Protein 32.6

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