Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups grated zucchini, packed (about 1 medium zucchini)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas. Add the melted butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Gently fold in the grated zucchini and nuts (if using).
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice and serve. Enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of salt to the dry ingredients.
- You can substitute the nuts with chocolate chips.
- This bread freezes well. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and then foil, and freeze for up to 3 months.
- To thaw, let it sit at room temperature for a few hours.
- Prep Time: PT15M
- Cook Time: PT55M
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g