Healthy Low Fat Banana Zucchini Bread

Indulge in the guilt-free goodness of this *Healthy Low Fat Banana Zucchini Bread*, a moist and flavorful loaf that’s naturally sweetened with ripe bananas and honey. Packed with wholesome ingredients like grated zucchini, whole wheat flour, and unsweetened applesauce, this recipe balances deliciousness and nutrition in every bite. The warm notes of cinnamon enhance the comforting flavor, while optional walnuts or pecans add a delightful crunch. Perfect as a breakfast treat, midday snack, or light dessert, this easy-to-make bread is lower in fat but big on flavor. Plus, it’s ready in just an hour with only 15 minutes of prep time! Whether you’re looking for a healthier way to satisfy your sweet tooth or a creative way to use overripe bananas, this banana zucchini bread has your back.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups Whole wheat flour
• 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 2 large Ripe bananas (mashed)
• 1 cup Zucchini (grated and squeezed of excess moisture)
• 0.25 cup Honey
• 0.25 cup Unsweetened applesauce
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 large Egg
• 0.25 cup Walnuts or pecans (optional, chopped)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, grated zucchini, honey, unsweetened applesauce, vanilla extract, and egg. Mix until well blended.

Step 4

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 5

If using nuts, fold them into the batter.

Step 6

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.

Step 8

Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

Slice and enjoy your healthy low-fat banana zucchini bread!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(924.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1411.5

Total Fat 31.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 219.5mg	0%
Sodium 2038.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 266.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 35.5g	0%
Total Sugars 95.4g
Protein 41.4g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 201.0mg	0%
Iron 10.9mg	0%
Potassium 2646.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 18.5%

Protein: 10.9%

Carbs: 70.5%