Best 6 Zucchini Carrot Banana Whole Wheat Bread Recipes

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Zucchini, carrot, and banana add a nutritious twist to whole wheat bread, creating a delectable and wholesome loaf bursting with flavor and goodness. This recipe combines these ingredients to create a moist, tender bread with a hint of sweetness from the banana and a delightful crunch from the zucchini and carrot. Whole wheat flour provides a nutty flavor and an array of essential nutrients, making it an ideal choice for health-conscious bakers. With its versatility, this bread serves as an excellent breakfast, lunch, or snack, satisfying even the most discerning palate.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ZUCCHINI CARROT BANANA BREAD OR THE BEST BANANA BREAD



Zucchini Carrot Banana Bread or The BEST banana bread image

Provided by Good Dinner Mom

Categories     Baking

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 teaspoon butter to grease loaf pan
1 ¼ cup whole wheat flour, (plus more for dusting)
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup packed dark brown sugar
½ cup granulated sugar
2 eggs, (room temperature)
½ cup coconut oil, (melted and cooled or at least softened)
2 bananas mashed, (1 cup)
1 cup grated zucchini (about 1 cup loose, not packed)
1 cup grated carrots (also loose, not packed)
¼ cup either full fat sour cream or Greek yogurt, (room temperature)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
½ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350F degrees.
  • Butter a 9"x5" loaf pan and then dust with flour (I used dark non-stick pan)
  • In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer, mix the sugars, eggs, coconut oil, mashed bananas for about 3 minutes on medium speed to fully incorporate and smooth as much as possible. Turn mixer to low and add grated zucchini, grated carrots, sour cream (or yogurt), and vanilla.
  • Fold in flour mixture and just mix until combined. Using a rubber spoon, add the walnuts and scrape down the pan.
  • Pour the batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake on middle rack for 50-60 minutes (50 was PERFECT) until toothpick comes out clean.
  • Remove from oven to cooling rack. Cool about 10 minutes before removing from pan, then cool completely before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258 kcal, Carbohydrate 33 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 27 mg, Sodium 211 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 21 g, ServingSize 1 serving

ZUCCHINI-CARROT-BANANA WHOLE WHEAT BREAD



Zucchini-Carrot-Banana Whole Wheat Bread image

Toddler-friendly bread - I make it on the weekend and freeze it in slices, so we have an instant snack available through the week.

Provided by Kriti Puniyani

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Zucchini Bread Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 very ripe banana
2 eggs, beaten
⅓ cup white sugar
¼ cup honey
¼ cup oil
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup whole wheat flour
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
¾ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 zucchini, grated
1 carrot, grated
¼ cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a loaf pan.
  • Mash banana in a large bowl. Whisk in eggs, sugar, honey, oil, and vanilla extract.
  • Combine whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Stir into the banana mixture until batter is moistened.
  • Stir zucchini, carrot, and chocolate chips into the batter until evenly distributed. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, 50 to 60 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.4 calories, Carbohydrate 42.9 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 376.6 mg, Sugar 22.7 g

WHOLE WHEAT ZUCCHINI OR CARROT BREAD



Whole Wheat Zucchini or Carrot Bread image

You won't believe it's an all whole wheat quick bread! Lower in sugar (honey) that most recipes, this zucchini bread is fabulous. Low fat seekers can sub 1 cup of applesauce for oil. I have not made the carrot bread variety. From Whole Foods for the Whole Family.

Provided by Kate 8

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 9" loaf, 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 cups zucchini or 1 1/2 cups carrots, grated
1/2 cup oil or 1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup honey or 1/2 cup brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 cup nuts, chopped
1/2 cup raisins (optional)
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

Steps:

  • Beat together oil and honey, then add eggs, vanilla and zucchini.
  • Sift dry ingredients and add to zucchini mixture.
  • Add nuts last.
  • Bake in a greased 9" loaf pan at 350F for 45 to 60 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150.1, Fat 8.8, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 20.7, Sodium 144.4, Carbohydrate 16.6, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 8.3, Protein 2.8

ZUCCHINI-CARROT-BANANA WHOLE WHEAT BREAD



Zucchini-Carrot-Banana Whole Wheat Bread image

Toddler-friendly bread - I make it on the weekend and freeze it in slices, so we have an instant snack available through the week.

Provided by Kriti Puniyani

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Zucchini Bread Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 very ripe banana
2 eggs, beaten
? cup white sugar
¼ cup honey
¼ cup oil
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup whole wheat flour
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
¾ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 zucchini, grated
1 carrot, grated
¼ cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a loaf pan.
  • Mash banana in a large bowl. Whisk in eggs, sugar, honey, oil, and vanilla extract.
  • Combine whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Stir into the banana mixture until batter is moistened.
  • Stir zucchini, carrot, and chocolate chips into the batter until evenly distributed. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, 50 to 60 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.4 calories, Carbohydrate 42.9 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 376.6 mg, Sugar 22.7 g

100% WHOLE WHEAT ZUCCHINI BREAD



100% Whole Wheat Zucchini Bread image

This is a zucchini bread made only with whole wheat flour, I'm sure you could make it 1/2 with whole wheat flour and 1/2 with all purpose. It is really easy and delicious! It turns out quite sweet with 1 1/2 cups of sugar so if you're trying to cut back on sugar I think only 1 cup would be enough --> this recipe makes 2 loaves

Provided by stephiefae

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h

Yield 2 loaves

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup vegetable oil (I use half canola and half olive oil)
3 eggs, beaten
2 zucchini, unpeeled and grated
3 teaspoons vanilla
3 cups whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
3 teaspoons cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup of chopped nuts

Steps:

  • Mix sugar, oil, eggs, grated zucchini and vanilla in a large bowl.
  • In a separate bowl sift whole wheat flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon and baking powder.
  • Add dry ingredients to wet, stirring to combine well.
  • Add chopped nuts.
  • Bake at 350°F for 45/50 minutes.

ZUCCHINI-CARROT-BANANA WHOLE WHEAT BREAD



Zucchini-Carrot-Banana Whole Wheat Bread image

Toddler-friendly bread - I make it on the weekend and freeze it in slices, so we have an instant snack available through the week.

Provided by Kriti Puniyani

Categories     Zucchini Bread

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 very ripe banana
2 eggs, beaten
⅓ cup white sugar
¼ cup honey
¼ cup oil
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup whole wheat flour
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
¾ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 zucchini, grated
1 carrot, grated
¼ cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a loaf pan.
  • Mash banana in a large bowl. Whisk in eggs, sugar, honey, oil, and vanilla extract.
  • Combine whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Stir into the banana mixture until batter is moistened.
  • Stir zucchini, carrot, and chocolate chips into the batter until evenly distributed. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, 50 to 60 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.4 calories, Carbohydrate 42.9 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 376.6 mg, Sugar 22.7 g

Tips:

  • Use ripe bananas for the best flavor and texture.
  • Be sure to measure your flour correctly. Too much flour can make the bread dry and dense.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the bread tough.
  • Bake the bread until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the bread cool completely before slicing and serving.
  • Store the bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
  • You can also freeze the bread for up to 3 months. To freeze, wrap the bread tightly in plastic wrap and then place it in a freezer bag.

Conclusion:

This Zucchini Carrot Banana Whole Wheat Bread is a delicious and healthy way to start your day. It's packed with nutrients, including fiber, vitamins, and minerals. It's also low in fat and calories, making it a great choice for those who are watching their weight. So next time you're looking for a healthy and delicious breakfast or snack, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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