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Moist One-Bowl Zucchini Banana Bread Recipe with Easy Honey Glaze

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A moist and tender zucchini banana bread made in one bowl, topped with a sweet honey glaze. This quick and easy recipe uses simple ingredients and sneaks veggies into a delicious treat.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium overripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 cup grated zucchini, squeezed dry
  • 1 3/4 cups (220g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup (80ml) vegetable oil (can substitute with melted coconut oil)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup (85g) honey
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) milk (dairy or plant-based)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Grate about 1 cup (120g) of zucchini and squeeze out excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  4. Add mashed bananas, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined.
  5. Fold in the squeezed zucchini carefully to maintain moisture and tenderness.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Tap the pan lightly to release air bubbles.
  7. Bake for 50–60 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick inserted in the center; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Tent with foil after 40 minutes if the top browns too fast.
  8. While baking, whisk together honey and milk to prepare the glaze.
  9. When the bread is warm out of the oven, brush the honey glaze generously over the top.
  10. Cool completely on a wire rack before slicing to set the crumb and prevent crumbling.

Notes

Do not over-mix the batter to avoid a tough texture. Squeeze zucchini dry to prevent sogginess. Use ripe bananas for natural sweetness. If the top browns too quickly, tent with foil after 40 minutes. Apply honey glaze while bread is warm for best absorption. For gluten-free, substitute flour with almond or oat flour. For vegan, replace eggs with flax eggs, use coconut oil, and swap honey glaze for maple syrup glaze.

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