Fruits and vegetables make great ingredients when it comes to baking. They add the flavour, softness, and all the good nutritions they contain. Check out these Cinnamon Apple Cake Recipe and Carrot Bread Recipe for more inspirations.
What is Zucchini
Zucchini, also known as courgette, is a type of summer squash that is typically green, although there are also yellow and light green varieties. It’s a versatile vegetable that’s popular in many cuisines worldwide.
Zucchini is low in calories. It’s a good source of vitamin C, vitamin A, potassium, and antioxidants.
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Why I love this recipe
- Quick and easy. You can prepare the batter in just a few minutes.
- Easy to send for lunch box.
- Cheaper. And yet healthy.
- Kids like it. Easy to feed kids who don’t want to eat much veggies.
- Few ingredients. Using common ingredients from around your kitchen.
Protein and calories
One serve of this zucchini bread (1 piece) will give you about 6g of protein and 233 calories. Great to have them for your afternoon snack.
Ingredients needed
- Oat flour: Healthier option but you can also use all-purpose flour.
- Banana: To add natural sweetness to the bread.
- Zucchini: Main ingredient.
- Olive oil: Makes bread moist and floppy.
- Oat milk: Makes the bread extra flavourful. You can replace it with regular milk as well.
- Walnut: Or any other nuts for extra protein and tasty flavour.
Usha’s recipe tips
- Use baking paper on the loaf pan to make it easy to remove the bread later.
- You can replace oat flour with all purpose flour.
- Use more ripe banana to add more sweetness.
- If you like even more sweetness, add some sugar, maple syrup, or honey.
- Sugar and oil also make bread more moist and floppy.
Variations
- Feel free to replace the zucchini with carrot. View this Carrot Bread Recipe for more detailed instructions.
- Check out the cheesy version of this recipe from recipeTin.
Storage instructions
- To store: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container outside for 3 days and in the fridge for up to seven days.
- Reheating: Microwave zucchini bread 30 second or use sandwich maker to toast bread.
- To freeze: Let leftovers cool completely, then store them in a shallow container in the freezer for up to three months.
How to make zucchini bread (recipe)
Zucchini Bread (Soft & Fluffy) (VIDEO)
Ingredients
- 2 cup oat flour
- 2 banana
- 2 zucchinis greater
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup oat milk
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 50 g walnut crushed
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Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a bread tin with baking or parchment paper to make it easier to remove the bread later.Finely chop some walnuts and set them aside.Make Oat Flour: Use a grinder or food processor to make oat flour from oats.
- It’s quick and easy!2 cup oat flour
- In a large mixing bowl, add a ripe banana and mash it with a fork until smooth.2 banana
- Combine Ingredients to the mashed banana, add oil, milk, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until everything's well combined.¼ cup olive oil, ¼ cup oat milk, 1 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp baking soda, ½ tsp salt, 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Gradually fold the oat flour into the wet mixture until fully incorporated.2 cup oat flour
- Grate zucchini using a grater. You can either use a separate bowl or grate it directly into the mixing bowl. Mix the zucchini into the batter. Then for final mixing, stir the batter until everything is evenly combined.2 zucchinis
- It’s time to bake! Pour the batter into a prepared bread tin, ensuring the edges are evenly filled.
- Sprinkle the walnuts on top of the zucchini batter then gently press them down walnuts with a spatula.50 g walnut
- Bake the zucchini banana bread on 180℃ / 350℉ for 40 to 45 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool completely in the tin before slicing.
- Now, you and your family can enjoy a delicious and healthy zucchini banana bread at home. Happy baking! 😊