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zucchini banana bread

Zucchini Banana Bread

Moist, sweet, and perfectly spiced, zucchini banana bread combines ripe bananas and grated zucchini for a quick bread that’s both indulgent and secretly wholesome. With optional chocolate chips and walnuts, it’s a satisfying treat any time of day.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 3680
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour for structure
  • 0.5 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt to balance sweetness
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon adds warm spice
  • 0.5 cup sugar sweetens the loaf
Wet Ingredients
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 cup mashed ripe bananas about 2 bananas
  • 1.5 cups zucchini finely grated and squeezed dry
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup olive oil or melted coconut oil for moisture
Add-ins (Optional but recommended)
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips optional
  • 0.5 cup chopped walnuts optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and sugar.
  3. Grate zucchini using the fine side of a box grater. Place in a towel and squeeze out excess moisture.
  4. In another bowl, beat eggs lightly, then add mashed banana, oil, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
  5. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined—do not overmix.
  6. Fold in zucchini, followed by chocolate chips and walnuts if using. Mix until evenly incorporated.
  7. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan, smooth top, and tap gently to release air bubbles. Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Use very ripe bananas for best flavor. Make sure to squeeze the zucchini almost dry. Avoid overmixing to maintain a tender crumb. Add-ins like raisins, coconut, or pecans can replace or accompany the chocolate chips and walnuts.