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three slices of banana zucchini bread stacked on top of each other.

Easy Zucchini Banana Bread

Published by Kate
Two popular quick breads come together in this delightful loaf packed with zucchini and mashed ripe bananas.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Brunch
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 377 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 small zucchini
  • 1 cup sugar
  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • 2 eggs, whites and yolks separated
  • 1 cup mashed bananas (about 2 medium)
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan with cooking spray.
  • Finely grate the zucchini. Place in a colander and drain well, pressing on the zucchini with a spatula to release the water.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the egg whites until stiff. Place the egg whites in another bowl.
  • In the same bowl as you whipped the egg whites in, place the sugar and butter. Beat until light and fluffy. Add the egg yolks, sour cream, vanilla, bananas, and grated zucchini. Mix until combined.
  • Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Mix just until combined, taking care not to over mix it.
  • Use a spatula to fold in the beaten egg whites. Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan.
  • Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Notes

There's no need to peel the zucchini before grating it. I like grating it on the medium holes of a box grater.
You can substitute Greek yogurt in place of the sour cream, if desired.
Freezing instructions: the loaf can be frozen for up to 2 months. Wrap it in aluminum foil and place in a resealable freezer bag or freezer-safe container. Defrost overnight at room temperature. 
Variations: you can add 1 cup of chopped walnuts/pecans or 1 cup of chocolate chips to the batter before baking. 

Nutrition

Calories: 377kcalCarbohydrates: 57gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 76mgSodium: 360mgPotassium: 291mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 575IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 61mgIron: 2mg
Keyword zucchini banana bread
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