Simple Banana Zucchini Bread
This simple and healthy Banana Zucchini Bread is full of nutrients, moisture and flavor.
It’s also easy to make, family friendly, and gluten-free and dairy-free.
Best part? It’s made with just 10 ingredients!
Enjoy the taste of sweetness while also nourishing yourself at the same time!
Ingredients Needed:
- Bananas
- Eggs
- Zucchini
- Vanilla extract
- Cinnamon
- Maple syrup
- Almond flour
- Coconut flour
- Sea salt
- Baking soda
- Optional: hemp seeds, flaxseeds, walnuts
Why I Love This Simple Banana Zucchini Bread:
There’s so many reasons why I love this recipe. Some of them include:
- It’s Easy to Make: Mix everything into a bowl, pour into a loaf pan and leave the rest to your oven!
- It’s Healthy: This Simple Banana Zucchini Bread is a lot lower in sugar compared to traditional recipes, and is full of nutrient-dense foods like zucchini, eggs, bananas, cinnamon and nourishing fats from the almond and coconut flour.
- Family-Friendly: This is a recipe the whole family can enjoy, and it fits several dietary needs including gluten-free, dairy-free, and low in sugar.
- It’s Delicious: It’s full of flavor, moisture, and is simply delicious.
Recipe Suggestions:
- Bananas: It’s best to use ripe bananas in this recipe to provide additional sweetness.
- Zucchini: I recommend using a spiralizer or box grater to shred the zucchini into small pieces. Make sure to squeeze out any excess moisture.
- Eggs: Opt for organic if you can. Want to make it egg-free? Substitute 1 egg for a mixture of 1 Tbsp. of ground flaxseed meal with 3 Tbsp. water. You can get high-quality flaxseed meal from Thrive Market.
- Maple Syrup: Is a natural sugar that provides additional sweetness. Opt for 100% pure maple syrup.
- Sea Salt: Helps bring out the flavor and provides trace minerals. Opt for a high-quality sea salt. I love the Redmond’s or Celtic Sea Salt Brands. Get them Thrive Market.
- Almond Flour & Coconut Flour: Are great gluten-free flours that keep this Simple Banana Zucchini Bread full of moisture.
Recipe Variations:
Want to add some extra fiber? Toss in 1 Tbsp. of hemp seeds or flaxseeds.
Want to add some crunch? Add walnuts or pecans on top.
Want to use a different sugar? Try raw honey instead of maple syrup.
Want to make it egg-free? Substitute 1 egg for a mixture of 1 Tbsp. of ground flaxseed meal with 3 Tbsp. water.
Storage:
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week. You can also freeze extras for later use.
Simple Banana Zucchini Bread
Ingredients
- 1 cup mashed banana (about 2 medium bananas)
- 4 eggs
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 cup grated zucchini (about 1 small zucchini) squeezed of excess moisture
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup coconut flour
- 2 tsp. cinnamon
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1/4 tsp. sea salt
- Optional: walnuts or pecans for topping, and hemp seeds or flaxseed meal for extra fiber and healthy fats
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Cover a bread loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, mash bananas until smooth (it’s okay if some lumps are still present).
- Add the eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Mix in grated zucchini.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the almond flour, coconut flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt until all lumps are gone.
- Add wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix well.
- Pour the mixture into the lined loaf pan and spread with a spatula until the surface is even.
- Bake for 55-60 min or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool for at least 20 minutes before serving, and enjoy with some grass-fed butter or natural nut butter!
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