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Old Fashioned Chocolate Chip Zucchini Banana Bread

A deliciously moist loaf combining ripe bananas, chocolate, and zucchini, perfect for sharing with family and friends.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup mashed ripe bananas
  • 1 cup grated zucchini
Mix-ins
  • 1 cup chocolate chips

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the mixture and beat until fully blended.
  5. Stir in the mashed bananas and grated zucchini, mixing thoroughly.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined; avoid overmixing.
  7. Gently fold in the chocolate chips with a spatula.
  8. Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan and smooth out the top.
Baking
  1. Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  2. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Store banana bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. For longer storage, freeze wrapped in plastic wrap and aluminum foil for up to 3 months.