{"id":109,"date":"2025-09-25T10:01:33","date_gmt":"2025-09-25T15:01:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/otherwiseorganic.com\/?page_id=109"},"modified":"2025-09-25T11:32:11","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T16:32:11","slug":"zucchini-carrot-banana-bread","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/otherwiseorganic.com\/index.php\/recipes\/zucchini-carrot-banana-bread\/","title":{"rendered":"Zucchini-Carrot Banana Bread"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>3 mashed ripe bananas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 large eggs (*look below for egg substitute)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2153 cup melted coconut oil (or vegetable oil)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bd cup honey or maple syrup (or brown sugar if preferred)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tsp vanilla extract<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 \u00bd cups whole wheat flour (or all-purpose)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tsp baking soda<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bd tsp baking powder<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bd tsp salt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tsp ground cinnamon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bd tsp ground nutmeg (optional)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 cup finely grated zucchini (squeezed of excess liquid)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bd cup finely grated carrot<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bd cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bd cup raisins or dark chocolate chips (optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>*<strong>Common Egg Substitutes for Banana Bread.<\/strong>   (each replaces <strong>1 egg<\/strong>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Flaxseed &#8220;egg&#8221;<\/strong> \u2013 1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water, let sit 5 min until gel-like.<br>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Adds fiber and healthy fats, works well in hearty breads.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Chia &#8220;egg&#8221;<\/strong> \u2013 1 tbsp chia seeds + 3 tbsp water, let sit 5\u201310 min until gel-like.<br>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Similar to flax, but a bit crunchier unless ground.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Unsweetened applesauce<\/strong> \u2013 \u00bc cup.<br>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Adds moisture and mild sweetness; good if you don\u2019t want seeds.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mashed banana<\/strong> \u2013 \u00bc cup (about half a banana).<br>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Since the recipe already has bananas, this blends right in (but may make the bread extra dense).<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Yogurt (dairy or non-dairy)<\/strong> \u2013 \u00bc cup.<br>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Keeps it moist and tender; plain works best.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Silken tofu<\/strong> \u2013 \u00bc cup, blended smooth. (Great for structure in denser breads, very neutral in flavor)<br><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Instructions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Prep oven &amp; pan<\/strong>: Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F (175\u00b0C). Grease and flour a 9&#215;5-inch loaf pan, or line with parchment paper.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mix wet ingredients<\/strong>: In a large bowl, mash bananas until smooth. Whisk in eggs, melted coconut oil, honey (or sweetener), and vanilla until combined.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mix dry ingredients<\/strong>: In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Combine<\/strong>: Add dry ingredients to wet mixture and stir until just combined (don\u2019t overmix).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Add veggies &amp; extras<\/strong>: Fold in grated zucchini, grated carrot, and any nuts, raisins, or chocolate chips.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bake<\/strong>: Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 50\u201360 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cool &amp; enjoy<\/strong>: Let bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Slice once cooled.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>*Common Egg Substitutes for Banana Bread. 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