August 08, 2017
Blueberry Banana Zucchini Bread
Blueberry Banana Zucchini Bread is a moist and healthy bread made with whole-wheat flour and the season's best blueberries and zucchini. 
When I think of August, I immediately think of blueberries and zucchini. Both are very plentiful this time of year. I do not have enough room in my garden to grow zucchini (each plant takes up a bunch of room) but my parents grow it and so do some friends I know. This often results in having a ton of zucchini and figuring out what do with it it all. If you go to the farmer's market this time of year, you will find a ton of zucchini for super cheap because once it starts growing, it grows like crazy.
As for blueberries, my family often goes blueberry picking in August. Unfortunately, a couple of years ago, the blueberry farm near my parent's farm closed so we could not go there anymore. When we went on vacation to Ludington, MI last year, we had to go blueberry picking because the West side of the state of Michigan is well known for its blueberries. They were so, so good!
I wanted to make this easy blueberry banana zucchini bread as a way to use up some of this delicious summer produce when you have too much (or if it just sounds good and you go to the store for all of the ingredients, that works too!). I used whole-wheat flour to make it more nutritious and it works out really well. This bread is very low-fat for those of you who may be trying to watch your fat intake. It is so moist and delicious- you will love it!
When I think of August, I immediately think of blueberries and zucchini. Both are very plentiful this time of year. I do not have enough room in my garden to grow zucchini (each plant takes up a bunch of room) but my parents grow it and so do some friends I know. This often results in having a ton of zucchini and figuring out what do with it it all. If you go to the farmer's market this time of year, you will find a ton of zucchini for super cheap because once it starts growing, it grows like crazy.
As for blueberries, my family often goes blueberry picking in August. Unfortunately, a couple of years ago, the blueberry farm near my parent's farm closed so we could not go there anymore. When we went on vacation to Ludington, MI last year, we had to go blueberry picking because the West side of the state of Michigan is well known for its blueberries. They were so, so good!
I wanted to make this easy blueberry banana zucchini bread as a way to use up some of this delicious summer produce when you have too much (or if it just sounds good and you go to the store for all of the ingredients, that works too!). I used whole-wheat flour to make it more nutritious and it works out really well. This bread is very low-fat for those of you who may be trying to watch your fat intake. It is so moist and delicious- you will love it!
Blueberry Banana Zucchini Bread
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Yield: 12 slices
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 medium ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 cup applesauce
- 1 large zucchini, grated
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 cup blueberries
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a bread pan with nonstick spray.
2. Mix together all ingredients and stir well.
3. Pour into bread pan and bake for about 35 minutes until when a toothpick is inserted, it comes out clean.
4. Remove from oven and let cool for 15 minutes. Remove from pan.
7. Slice and enjoy!
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Disclosure: This is a sponsored recipe by Purely Inspired. All opinions, recipe and text are my own.
For this recipe, I used Purely Inspired Organic Protein 100% plant-based nutritional shake which worked well in this recipe to give a boost of protein and nutrients. What I like is that this protein is not too sweet and it does not take over a recipe. The protein mix is dairy, gluten and soy free. Flavors include French vanilla and decadent chocolate. Each serving has 20 grams of protein, 7 grams fiber, 2 grams sugar and is 130 calories. It contains an organic fruit and veggie blend with spinach, broccoli, flax and blueberry. It contains a blend of proteins including organic pea protein and organic brown rice protein.
Like this recipe? Check out other similar recipes:
Carrot Cake Banana Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting
Brown Sugar Pecan French Toast Casserole
French Toast Kebabs with Chocolate Hazelnut Drizzle
Banana Split Overnight Oats
Greek Egg Casserole
Vegetable Breakfast Skillet
Pina Colada Baked Oatmeal
Disclosure: This is a sponsored recipe by Purely Inspired. All opinions, recipe and text are my own.
Ahh I love banana breads! I shared a recipe on my blog this summer, but didn't think to add zucchini and blueberries to it. Will definitely be giving this a try :)
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