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Moist Homemade No-Drain Zucchini Banana Bread

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A moist and tender zucchini banana bread that requires no draining of zucchini, making it easy and quick to prepare with simple pantry ingredients. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert with a cozy blend of cinnamon and nutmeg.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 ½ cups grated zucchini (no need to drain)
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup light brown sugar
  • ½ cup vegetable oil (can substitute melted coconut oil or butter)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Optional add-ins: ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans, or ½ cup dark chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. Grate the zucchini using the fine side of a box grater. Do not drain the moisture; set aside.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  4. In a large bowl, mash the bananas until mostly smooth. Stir in brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat eggs lightly before adding for fluffier texture.
  5. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Fold in the grated zucchini until evenly distributed.
  7. If using, fold in nuts or chocolate chips.
  8. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  9. Bake for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Tent with foil after 40 minutes if top browns too fast.
  10. Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Do not drain the zucchini to keep the bread moist without sogginess. Use very ripe bananas for natural sweetness and moisture. Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent toughness. Tent with foil if the top browns too quickly. Let bread cool before slicing for best texture.

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