Name: Banana Zucchini Bread
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 2 loaves
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon salt; 4 eggs; 2 cups granulated sugar; 1/2 cup vegetable or canola oil; 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce; 2 medium ripe bananas (mashed (about 1 cup)); 1 1/2 cups shredded zucchini

ThisBanana Zucchini Breadrecipe is a mix between your two favorite quick breads that has them both beat. You can’t go wrong with combining banana bread and zucchini bread.

Anytime I serve banana zucchini bread it gets rave reviews.I serve it for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or even as dessert. It tastes incredible and it just might be my favorite sweet bread.

This is a quick bread recipe that you will want to make again and again. Thebread is moist, sweet, and incorporates a vegetable so you feel justified in having more than one slice!

If this one isn’t quite what you’re looking for, these are all amazing quick breads too:Pineapple Zucchini Bread Recipe,Classic Zucchini Bread RecipeandThe Best Banana Bread Recipe.

close up top view of slices of banana bread on a towel next to a bowl of butter

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Healthy Ingredients: This recipe combines the natural sweetness of bananas with the nutritional benefits of zucchini, making it a healthier option for a sweet treat.
Sneaky Veggies: This bread is a great way to sneak extra vegetables into your diet, especially for kids or picky eaters who might not otherwise enjoy zucchini.
Crowd-Pleaser: The unique combination of banana and zucchini is a great option for sharing at gatherings or gifting.
Freezer-Friendly: Like other quick bread recipes, banana zucchini bread freezes well, so you can make a batch ahead of time and enjoy it later.

Ingredients

All-Purpose Flour
Baking Powder
Baking Soda
Ground Cinnamon
Salt
Eggs
Granulated Sugar
Vegetable or Canola Oil
Unsweetened Applesauce
Ripe Bananas
Shredded Zucchini

See the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities

top view of a loaf and slice of banana bread next to a slice of bread on a plate and a bowl of butter

How to Make Banana Zucchini Bread

Step #1.Preheat the oven and prep two loaf pans. Set aside. In a large bowl, add the dry ingredients and whisk them together.

Step #3.Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix just until combined. Fold in the zucchini. Divide the batter evenly between the two loaf pans.

Step #2.In a medium bowl, combine the wet ingredients except the zucchini. Stir well.

Step #4.Bake 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool 10 minutes in the pan, then remove and cool completely before serving.

Recipe FAQs

How many loaves does this recipe make?

This banana zucchini bread makes two loaves. I have tripled the recipe before with great success and made six loaves. This is a great bread to give to friends or keep in the freezer for unexpected visitors.

How do you know when banana zucchini bread is done?

Use the tried and true toothpick method. Insert the toothpick into the center of the loaf around 50 minutes. If the toothpick comes out clean, your bread is ready.

What can I substitute applesauce with?

If you don’t have applesauce on hand you can sub it with oil, mashed banana, sour cream, or yogurt.

Do quick breads freeze well?

This bread freezes great! I like to double wrap the bread before freezing. Once with plastic wrap and then again with foil. Bread can stay in the freezer for 2-3 months.

Top view of banana bread with slices cut from it next to bananas and a bowl of butter

Expert Tips

The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your bread will be. Look for bananas with plenty of brown spots.
After grating the zucchini, squeeze out as much excess moisture as possible using a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth. This prevents the bread from becoming too wet and dense.
When combining the wet and dry ingredients, mix until just combined. Overmixing can lead to a dense, tough bread.
Consider adding a teaspoon of vanilla extract or a dash of cinnamon or nutmeg to enhance the flavor of the bread.