Description
Zucchini and Banana Bread in a Jar is a unique way to enjoy moist, flavorful sweet bread with the convenience of long-term storage. Perfect for gifts or quick snacks, these jars combine the freshness of zucchini and the sweetness of bananas in a ready-to-eat form.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups grated zucchini
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Banana Bread Recipe:
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Wash and sterilize Mason jars and lids.
- Prepare zucchini bread and banana bread batters in separate bowls.
- Pour batter into jars, filling halfway. Layer or mix batters as desired.
- Bake jars for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Immediately seal jars with lids after baking. Let cool completely.
- Store sealed jars at room temperature for up to several months.
Notes
- Make sure jars are oven-safe and properly sterilized.
- Trim excess bread if it rises above the jar before sealing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg