Whole Wheat Zucchini Banana Bread
August 17th, 2012 | Author: Alysha
Happy Friday! This week has crept by at a snail’s pace (probably because I’m excited for all that’s going on this weekend). Tomorrow I’m tacking a 9-mile run before getting a massage (woo hoo!). There’s also Irish Fest, a fun blogger’s brunch and trolling the farmers market (but not necessarily in that order).
If you’re heading to the market, or your garden is overflowing with zucchini, I’m sure you’ll appreciate these recipes. I posted about Potato Carrot Zucchini Pancakes last year and it’s remained one of the top-rated posts on the blog.
And this, my friends, may be the healthiest zucchini bread you’ll find (that still tastes good). It’s a Whole-Wheat Zucchini Banana Bread. Of course I had to smear some homemade lemon curd on top. (BTW, I canned this on July 22. This was the first time I popped open a jar…it worked!).
Whole Wheat Zucchini Banana Bread
Adapted from Delishhh
Yields: 1 Loaf | Prep Time: 20 minutes | Bake Time: 60 minutes
2 eggs
1/4 cup honey
1 banana, mashed
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 medium zucchini, grated
1/2 cup chopped walnutsPreheat oven to 350. Lightly grease a standard-sized loaf pan.
Beat together the eggs, honey, banana, brown sugar, and vanilla until well-combined.
In a medium-sized bowl, sift together the flours, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon. Mix into the egg/banana mixture just until combined.
Stir in the zucchini and chocolate chips, just until combined.
Pour into the loaf pan and bake for 50 to 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let rest for 20 minutes before removing from the loaf pan. Cool completely on a wire rack.
For best results, store loosely draped with a kitchen towel. Wrapping your bread in plastic or foil will result in gummy texture.
Question: Any fun weekend plans? Favorite zucchini recipes? Feel free to link up!
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One of my favorites!! Great post!!
Delishhh recently posted..50 Blueberry Recipes
Zucchini bread is one of my weaknesses! Can’t wait to try this one!
Laurie @ Love, Laugh, Laurie recently posted..You Have To Watch This Movie
This look scrumptious!
Courtney recently posted..BIG News!
Yum! Love zucchini bread. Blogger meetup?! Sounds fun! :)
Brittney @ Brittney Breathing recently posted..Ode To Eggs
I keep meaning to make zucchini bread, but never get quite enough zucchini in my CSA box. I really need to buy some at the farmers’ market this weekend.
Karis recently posted..Baked Cinnamon-Sugar Donuts
Oh yummy this looks fantastic!! Looks like you have some really fun plans this weekend. Very exciting! Also that is great that the curd turned out so well! Yay! Lots of awesome things! :)
Carol @ Lucky Zucca recently posted..This Is When You See Results
I love anything zucchini. I’ve been making my zucchini muffins and freezing them for breakfast. bet that would work with bread slices too. So you think sugar replacers would work here (i.e. xylitol)?
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table recently posted..Lemon Cardamom Granola
I’ve actually never used a sugar replacer before. I finally broke down about bought some stevia, but a lot of that stuff scares me!
Alysha @Shesontherun recently posted..Whole Wheat Zucchini Banana Bread
Homemade lemon curd is the best! Glad you are having success with the canning–it can be tricky!
Brigitt @ Cook With B recently posted..Slow-Cooker Pasta Sauce
It was good but I don’t think I would “the one” aka the lemon curd recipe that I want to make for the rest of my life. Do you have one you like?
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