Banana-Zucchini Bread Recipe

The holidays are upon us and if you're not a fan of the traditional holiday flavours or would like to try something new, then this recipe may be for you!

Ingredients

- 1 ½ ripe bananas (mashed)

- 1 medium zucchini (grated)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
2. In a medium bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, beat the sugar, oil (or butter), and egg until smooth. Stir in mashed bananas and vanilla extract.
4. Add the grated zucchini and stir until combined.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Don’t overmix.
6. Fold in nuts or chocolate chips, if using.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
8. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Drizzle with maple syrup and serve!