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Close-up of slices of moist banana zucchini bread studded with poppy seeds.

Banana Zucchini Bread Recipe

A moist and flavorful bread combining ripe bananas and shredded zucchini, perfect for a healthy snack or breakfast.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Wet ingredients
  • 2 cups finely shredded zucchini (from 1½ medium zucchini)
  • 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 1 cup)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup canola oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a loaf pan.
  2. Mix dry ingredients in a bowl. Mash bananas and combine with sugar, eggs, oil, and vanilla.
  3. Gradually add dry mixture to wet ingredients, then fold in shredded zucchini.
  4. Pour batter into the loaf pan and bake for 70-80 minutes, checking for doneness.
  5. Cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

For a moister bread, let it cool completely before slicing.