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Easy Banana Zucchini Bread

Warm slice of easy banana zucchini bread on a rustic cutting board
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Discover top tips for making the most delicious and moist banana zucchini bread! Learn how to enhance flavor, texture, and presentation with these easy techniques.

Ingredients

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  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 cup shredded zucchini, excess moisture squeezed out
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Optional: 1/2 cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, mash bananas and combine with shredded zucchini.
  3. Add granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. Fold in nuts or chocolate chips, if using.
  7. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  8. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For extra moist bread, add a tablespoon of sour cream or yogurt to the batter. Adjust spices to your preference. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature.

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