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Healthy One-Bowl Banana Zucchini Bread Easy No Refined Sugar Recipe

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A simple, wholesome banana zucchini bread made in one bowl with no refined sugar, perfect for busy mornings and snack times. Moist, flavorful, and easy to customize.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 cup grated medium zucchini, squeezed dry
  • 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour (180g)
  • ½ cup oat flour (60g)
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 ½ tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt (120g)
  • ¼ cup pure maple syrup (60ml)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan with non-stick spray or line with parchment paper.
  2. Grate the zucchini using the fine side of a grater. Place grated zucchini in a clean kitchen towel or paper towels and squeeze out as much moisture as possible.
  3. In a mixing bowl, mash the bananas with a fork until mostly smooth but still a bit chunky.
  4. Add the eggs, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Whisk or stir with a wooden spoon until combined and glossy.
  5. Fold the grated zucchini into the wet mixture gently.
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, oat flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  7. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet bowl, folding carefully until just combined. Avoid overmixing; the batter should be thick and slightly lumpy.
  8. Fold in the chopped nuts if using.
  9. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top gently with a spatula.
  10. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Check at 50 minutes and cover loosely with foil if the top browns too quickly.
  11. Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread tender. Squeeze zucchini well to avoid sogginess. Use ripe bananas for natural sweetness. Let batter rest 5 minutes before baking for better hydration. Adjust baking time if using smaller loaf pan. For vegan version, replace eggs with flax eggs and use dairy-free yogurt. Nuts can be omitted or replaced with seeds for nut-free option.

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Keywords: banana bread, zucchini bread, healthy bread, no refined sugar, one-bowl recipe, whole wheat, gluten-free adaptable, vegan option

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