Zucchini Banana Bread
Ingredients
- 1 largezucchini
- 2 call purpose flour
spooned and leveled
- 1 ½ tsp.ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp.baking soda
- ½ tsp.baking powder
- ½ tsp.salt
- 2over ripe bananas
~1 cup mashed
- 1 cgranulated sugar
- ½ ccanola oil
- ¼heaping cup sour cream
room temperature
- 2 largeeggs
room temperature
- 1 tbsp.vanilla extract
- ½ cpecans or chocolate chips
optional
- 5 tbsp.unsalted butter
cut into 1 tbsp. pieces
- ¾ cpowdered sugar
sifted
- 1 tsp.vanilla bean paste
- 2 tbsp.milk or heavy cream
- salt
Directions
For the banana bread:
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease/flour a 9x5 inch a light colored aluminum loaf pan or line with parchment.
- 2
Grate the zucchini on small holes on a box grater. (No need to peel the zucchini), squeeze out the excess water, and then set aside. You should have ~1 cup zucchini once water has been squeezed out.
- 3
Whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
- 4
In another medium sized bowl, mash the banana. Then whisk in the sugar, oil, sour cream, eggs, and vanilla.
- 5
Add the wet into the dry ingredients and fold to combine a few times.
- 6
Then add the zucchini, being sure to break apart any clumps so there is no chunks of zucchini in the bread. (Add any other mix-ins here in this step too).
- 7
Stir just until combined, careful not to over mix.
- 8
Pour into prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
- 9
Bake for ~60-65 minutes or until toothpick inserted in middle comes out clean.
- 10
Allow to cool in a loaf pan for ~20 minutes then invert on a wire rack to cool completely.
For the frosting
- 1
Brown the butter: In a stainless steel skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Swirl the pan occasionally to help the butter melt evenly. The butter will begin to foam, and then the foam will begin to subside and you’ll start to see tiny specks at the bottom of the pan, stir with a heat resistant spatula or wooden spoon and constantly stir and scrape so milk solids that are browning don’t stick. (These are what give brown butter it’s yummy flavor.) As soon as the butter turns chestnut brown and omits a nutty aroma, remove the pan from the heat and scrape the brown butter and all of the delish brown bits into a heat proof bowl. It’s important to remove to a bowl immediately so the residual heat from the pan doesn’t burn the butter.
- 2
Cool for ~10 minutes.
- 3
Add the powdered sugar, vanilla bean paste, milk or cream, and salt, whisking to combine. Taste and adjust frosting as needed, adding more powdered sugar if you feel it's too thin, more heavy cream (or milk) if too thick.
- 4
Spread over cooled bread, slice and enjoyyyyy!
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About this Recipe
Dreaming of a perfectly moist and tender loaf that's bursting with flavor? This Zucchini Banana Bread recipe delivers every time, combining comforting warmth with a show-stopping brown butter frosting that will make you forget all other banana breads.
What truly sets this Zucchini Banana Bread apart is its irresistible texture and a depth of flavor that feels both comforting and sophisticated. The genius combination of naturally sweet, overripe bananas and finely grated zucchini works wonders, ensuring an incredibly tender and moist crumb that never dries out. Beyond the perfect texture, warm ground cinnamon infuses the loaf with an inviting aroma and classic, comforting spice notes. But the undeniable star is the velvety smooth brown butter frosting. This unique addition provides a layer of rich, nutty sweetness with subtle caramelized undertones that transforms each slice, truly setting it apart from more conventional banana bread.
Prepare for a truly delightful sensory experience with every slice. You'll savor a bread that is wonderfully soft and yielding, with just a hint of pleasant texture from the baked zucchini. The natural sweetness of ripe bananas shines through, perfectly complemented by the warm, aromatic spice of cinnamon. The richness of the brown butter frosting provides a creamy, sweet contrast that elevates the entire experience, making each bite feel like a special treat. This Zucchini Banana Bread offers a satisfying indulgence that feels both authentically homemade and wonderfully gourmet.
This versatile loaf welcomes your personal touch. Feel free to incorporate optional pecans or chocolate chips into the batter for added crunch or melty sweetness. You can use either one, both, or omit them entirely to keep the focus purely on the bread and frosting flavors.
This Zucchini Banana Bread is perfect for any occasion. Serve it as a comforting dessert, a decadent breakfast treat, or an impressive contribution to a brunch spread. Each generously frosted slice is truly irresistible on its own.