Marbled Chocolate Zucchini Banana Bread
This moist and healthy bread combines sweet bananas with fresh zucchini for a treat that feels indulgent but is actually quite nutritious.
recipesbynani.comThere is something so special about baking with garden fresh zucchini. When you mix it with ripe bananas, you get a loaf that is incredibly moist and naturally sweet. This marbled version looks fancy, but it is just as easy to whip up as any other quick bread.
My family loves this for a quick breakfast on busy mornings or as a snack with a cup of coffee. Make sure you squeeze the extra liquid out of your shredded zucchini before adding it to the batter so your bread stays light and perfectly textured.
🧺 Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas
- 1 cup shredded zucchini, squeezed dry
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
👩🍳Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a standard loaf pan.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- 3
In a separate bowl, mix the mashed bananas, shredded zucchini, maple syrup, coconut oil, eggs, and vanilla until well combined.
- 4
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
- 5
Remove half of the batter and place it into a medium bowl, then stir in the cocoa powder.
- 6
Alternately spoon the plain and chocolate batters into your prepared loaf pan.
- 7
Use a butter knife to swirl the two colors together to create a marble effect.
- 8
Sprinkle the chocolate chips over the top.
- 9
Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 10
Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before moving it to a wire rack.
💡 Tips
Store your bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. If you want it to last longer, slice it up and freeze it so you can grab a piece whenever you need a quick treat.
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