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ZUCCHINI BANANA BREAD – Butter with a Side of Bread by Gordon Ramsay

ZUCCHINI BANANA BREAD - Butter with a Side of Bread


Zucchini Banana Bread is a perfect combination of zucchini bread and banana bread, all in one delicious quick bread recipe!

Zucchini Banana Bread is a perfect combination of zucchini bread and banana bread, all in one delicious quick bread recipe!

We love zucchini bread and we love banana bread. Why not combine the two?! Not sure why I never thought to do this before now, but the results are fantastic. And who doesn’t love to get their fruits and veggies in while eating bread?

Ingredients in Zucchini Banana Bread

Ingredients in Zucchini Banana Bread

Flour – The recipe calls for 2 cups all-purpose flour and 1 cup whole-wheat flour. You can change up the ratio a little bit, but the more wheat flour you swap in for the all-purpose flour, the more dense the bread will be.

Salt, baking soda and baking powder – Make sure the baking soda and baking powder aren’t old or expired or the bread will not rise properly.

Ground cinnamon and nutmeg – Both spices add a ton of flavor to this recipe, so don’t forget them!

Bananas – The recipes calls for 2 ripe bananas, mashed. If your bananas are ripe enough, you can easily mash them up with the back of a fork. The riper the bananas, the sweeter the bananas too!

Eggs, oil, and applesauce – All of these add the perfect amount of moisture to the bread. You can use any type of oil – vegetable, canola, or even coconut oil will work great. The applesauce can be sweetened or unsweetened, sometimes I even like to use cinnamon applesauce for a little bit of extra flavor!

Brown sugar and sugar – Make sure that the brown sugar you use is fresh and not dried out for best results.

Vanilla extract

Grated zucchini – You can just leave the skin on the zucchini before grating. After you grate the zucchini, squeeze out the extra water if you can so you don’t add too much liquid to the recipe.

Banana bread recipe with grated zucchiniHow to make Zucchini Banana Bread

Preheat oven to 325°. Grease and flour two 9X5 loaf pans. In a large bowl, whisk flours, salt, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon and nutmeg. In a separate large bowl, beat the bananas, eggs, oil, applesauce, brown sugar, sugar and vanilla.

Stir the flour mixture into the wet mixture, mixing until just barely combined. Fold in the zucchini until evenly distributed throughout the batter. Pour into the pans. Bake for 40-50 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Cool in the pans for about 25 minutes before transferring to wire rack to cool completely.

Banana bread with grated zucchini

Zucchini Banana Bread

Zucchini Banana Bread is a perfect combination of zucchini bread and banana bread, all in one delicious quick bread recipe!

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Course: Quick Bread

Cuisine: American

Keyword: zucchini banana bread

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 50 minutes

Servings: 2 loaves

Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 cup whole-wheat flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 Tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 2 ripe bananas mashed
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 cup oil
  • 1/2 cup applesauce
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups zucchini grated

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325°. Grease and flour two 9X5 loaf pans.

  • In a large bowl, whisk flours, salt, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon and nutmeg.

  • In a separate large bowl, beat the bananas, eggs, oil, applesauce, brown sugar, sugar and vanilla.

  • Stir the flour mixture into the wet mixture, mixing until just barely combined.

  • Fold in the zucchini until evenly distributed throughout the batter.

  • Pour into the pans. Bake for 40-50 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.

  • Cool in the pans for about 25 minutes before transferring to wire rack to cool completely.

CAN I USE FROZEN BANANAS?

Absolutely! Just let the bananas thaw before use and lightly drain them. Use them in the recipe as directed.

Slices of zucchini banana bread

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO BAKE BANANA BREAD?

A regular 8-9″ loaf pan of banana bread will bake in about 45-50 minutes. If you like using mini loaf pans, they take 30-40 minutes to bake. If you’d like to adapt this recipe for muffins instead, bake those for 18-20 minutes. Always check for doneness either by measuring the temperature of the bread with a meat thermometer- it should read 200 degrees F- or by inserting a toothpick in the center and having it come out clean.

Zucchini Banana Bread is a perfect combination of zucchini bread and banana bread, all in one delicious quick bread recipe!

DO YOU HAVE TO PEEL ZUCCHINI TO MAKE ZUCCHINI BANANA BREAD?

No you do not have to peel zucchini before making zucchini bread. The peel on the outside of a zucchini is a lovely dark green and very tender. I just wash the zucchini, cut off the ends and then grate the entire vegetable. It’s very simple to do and I love seeing the tiny flecks of green in the bread after it’s baked.

Zucchini bread made with bananas

SHOULD I SQUEEZE EXCESS WATER OUT OF MY ZUCCHINI?

Yes, you should squeeze out excess water from grated zucchini before adding it to your batter. Zucchini naturally has a lot of water in it. that becomes quite clear after grating it, if you simply leave it to rest for 5-10 minutes, the water will begin accumulating in the bowl! I like to squeeze as much out as possible before making it into zucchini bread. Interestingly enough, each zucchini is a bit different when it comes to water content. I find zucchini straight from my garden has quite a bit more water in it than zucchini from the grocery store. Both work well in this recipe!

Sliced banana bread with zucchini

DID YOUR BREAD SINK IN THE MIDDLE?

Here’s how to help your bnana bread not sink in the middle after it’s baked. This happens to me occasionally too! Often it’s because I’ve over mixed the batter. Quick bread (referring to a bread recipe that doesn’t use yeast) does not like to be stirred too much, so try to just barely mix all the ingredients together. Another culprit could be overfilling the pan. The bread pan should be only half full each time. The recipe below makes 2 loaves of bread, or you can make 1 loaf of bread and 3 mini loaves… or 6 mini loaves. As always, make sure your baking soda isn’t too old- it should only be on your shelf for 6-9 months before purchasing new.

sliced banana bread with zucchini

Zucchini Banana Bread is a perfect combination of zucchini bread and banana bread, all in one delicious quick bread recipe!

Zucchini Banana Bread is a perfect combination of zucchini bread and banana bread, all in one delicious quick bread recipe!

NO-BAKE LEMON CHEESECAKE – Butter with a Side of Bread by Gordon Ramsay

NO-BAKE LEMON CHEESECAKE - Butter with a Side of Bread


No Bake Lemon Cheesecake is a simple no bake dessert with only a few ingredients! Easy Lemon Cheesecake recipe with bright, fresh lemon flavor in a creamy no-bake cheesecake.

No Bake Lemon Cheesecake is a simple no bake dessert with only a few ingredients! Easy Lemon Cheesecake recipe with bright, fresh lemon flavor in a creamy no-bake cheesecake. Easy to make and really comes together quickly without even turning the oven on.You are going to love how simple this no bake cheesecake recipe is to make and everyone will think you spend hours making it!!

 

Ingredients in No Bake Lemon Cheesecake

Graham Cracker Crust Ingredients:

  • graham crackers
  • butter
  • sugar

No Bake Lemon Cheesecake is a simple no bake dessert with only a few ingredients! Easy Lemon Cheesecake recipe with bright, fresh lemon flavor in a creamy no-bake cheesecake. Lemon Cheesecake Ingredients

  • cream cheese
  • heavy cream
  • powdered sugar
  • vanilla
  • lemon juice
  • lemon zest

Ingredients for lemon cheesecake

How to make No Bake Lemon Cheesecake

Start by lining a 9 inch spring form pan with parchment paper. This can easily be done by taking the pan apart and placing a piece of parchment on the bottom circle and then replacing the spring sides. Simply cut around the outside to trim up the parchment paper.

To make the crust, place the graham crackers in a blender or food processor. Mix until a sand like mixture forms. Add in the melted butter and sugar. Pulse again until it looks like wet sand.

Press the crust into the bottom of the prepared pan using your hand or the back of a measuring spoon. You want the crust to go up about one inch on the sides of the pan.

graham cracker crust in the bottom of a round pan

Place the crust in the freezer for about 10 minutes, while you prepare the cheesecake filling.

To make the filling for the lemon cheesecake, place the softened cream cheese in the bowl of a stand mixer or large mixing bowl. Whip the cream cheese with an electric mixer until it is smooth. Add in the lemon juice and zest and mix until smooth and well combined.

In another mixing bowl add the heavy cream, powdered sugar and vanilla. Whip the cream until stiff peaks form, about 3-5 minutes.

Fold the whipped cream mixture into the cream cheese and blend until smooth, scrapping down the sides of the bowl as you mix.

cheesecake filling in a metal mixing bowl

The filling should be smooth without any lumps.

Using a spatula, scrape the cheesecake filling into the prepared graham cracker crust and spread out evenly. Cover the cheesecake lightly with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for 4 hours or even overnight. Top with additional lemon zest just before serving if desired.

 

Can I freeze No Bake Lemon Cheesecake?

This cheesecake can be made ahead and frozen for up to 2 months. Cover the cheesecake tightly with plastic wrap and place in the freezer. Take out and place in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours before serving to allow it to thaw.

No Bake Lemon Cheesecake is a simple no bake dessert with only a few ingredients! Easy Lemon Cheesecake recipe with bright, fresh lemon flavor in a creamy no-bake cheesecake. Easy to make and really comes together quickly without even turning the oven on.

lemon cheesecake surrounded by lemons and whipped cream

No Bake Lemon Cheesecake

No Bake Lemon Cheesecake is a simple no bake dessert with only a few ingredients! Easy Lemon Cheesecake recipe with bright, fresh lemon flavor in a creamy no-bake cheesecake. Easy to make and really comes together quickly without even turning the oven on.

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Course: cheesecake, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: no bake lemon cheesecake

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Chilling Time: 4 hours

Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes

Servings: 14

Calories: 379kcal

Ingredients

Graham Cracker Crust

  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup sugar

Lemon Cheesecake Filling

  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice
  • lemon zest, of one lemon
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla

Instructions

  • Prepare a 9 inch springform pan with parchment paper.

  • In a food processor combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter and sugar until a wet sand like mixture forms.

  • Press the graham cracker mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan evenly along the bottom and about an inch up the sides of the pan.

  • Place the crust in the freezer for about 10 minutes while you prepare the filling

  • In a large mixing bowl whip the cream cheese until it is smooth. Add in the lemon juice and lemon zest and mix with an electric mixer to combine.

  • In a separate mixing bowl combine the heavy cream, powdered sugar and vanilla. Whip with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form, about 3-5 minutes.

  • Fold the cream mixture into the cream cheese mixture.

  • Pour into the prepared crust and refrigerate for at least 4 hours up to overnight before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 379kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 254mg | Potassium: 97mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 1138IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 1mg

No Bake Lemon Cheesecake is a simple no bake dessert with only a few ingredients! Easy Lemon Cheesecake recipe with bright, fresh lemon flavor in a creamy no-bake cheesecake. 

No Bake Lemon Cheesecake is a simple no bake dessert with only a few ingredients! Easy Lemon Cheesecake recipe with bright, fresh lemon flavor in a creamy no-bake cheesecake. 

No Bake Lemon Cheesecake is a simple no bake dessert with only a few ingredients! Easy Lemon Cheesecake recipe with bright, fresh lemon flavor in a creamy no-bake cheesecake. Easy to make and really comes together quickly without even turning the oven on.

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WHITE CHOCOLATE BANANA BREAD – Butter with a Side of Bread by Gordon Ramsay

WHITE CHOCOLATE BANANA BREAD - Butter with a Side of Bread


White Chocolate Chip Banana Bread is an incredible variation on classic banana bread! Sweet white chocolate and banana blending together to create an amazing banana bread recipe you need to try!

White Chocolate Chip Banana Bread recipeI swear, banana bread is one of those things you can eat all day long. A tender and moist quick bread made with ripe bananas- everything about that sentence just makes me hungry! Turning this recipe into banana bread white chocolate muffins is another great idea for portable snacking.

White chocolate chip banana bread

Ok, so I think it’s official. I am having a love affair with White Chocolate Chips. You can add them to almost anything and it just makes it so much yummier. I have loved this super easy banana bread recipe since I can remember. Depending on the mood I’m in, I’ll add White Chocolate Chips, or blueberries, or nuts, but the base recipe remains the same and it is so good.

White Chocolate Chip Banana Bread recipeWhat can I do to make banana bread more healthy?

You can switch the shortening for applesauce! I do it all of the time. Just use 4oz of applesauce in place of the butter and the recipe is instantly a little healthier. As an added bonus it also helps to make the bread moist too! Win-win!

What’s the best bread pan to use?

I bake a lot of bread and the pans I prefer are either ceramic, glass or cast iron. These pans will bake bread more evenly and release the bread more easily after baking.  I don’t like using dark or (most) nonstick pans because the bread cooks unevenly. It darkens on the outside before the bread is cooked on the inside, so the coloring is uneven. Read more about which bread pan is the best here!

White Chocolate Chip Banana Bread recipe ingredientsBanana Bread recipe ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need to make this bread:

-1/2 cup Butter or Shortening

-3/4 cup Sugar

-2 Eggs

White Chocolate Chip Banana Bread recipe-3 ripe Bananas, mashed

-2 cups Flour

-1/2 teaspoon Salt

-1 teaspoon baking soda

-3/4 cup of Nuts/ Blueberries/ White Chocolate Chips (Optional)

White Chocolate Chip Banana Bread recipeHow to make white chocolate chip banana bread

Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare a bread loaf pan by lining it with parchment. (Or spray with non-stick spray- it just depends on what type of bread pan you use.)

Whisk butter and sugar together in a medium sized mixing bowl. Add in eggs and mashed banana and mix until combined.

Combine dry ingredients in a separate bowl. Whisk to blend.

Pour 1/3 of the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Stir several times with a rubber scraper. Repeat until all dry ingredients are incorporated.

White Chocolate Chip Banana Bread recipeStir in half the white chocolate chips. Pour batter into prepared bread pan. Top with remaining white chocolate chips.

Bake 350°F for 50-55 minutes. If you have a mini-loaf pan it takes 35-45 minutes. Test doneness using a cooking thermometer. Internal temp should register 195°F.

Remove from oven. Let cool 10 minutes, then overturn loaf on a cooling rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy! Leftovers should be stored in an airtight container. I use bread bags to store my homemade bread.

White Chocolate Chip Banana Bread recipe

White Chocolate Chip Banana Bread is an incredible variation on classic banana bread! Sweet white chocolate and banana blending together to create an amazing banana bread recipe you need to try!

White Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

White Chocolate Chip Banana Bread is an incredible variation on classic banana bread! Sweet white chocolate and banana blending together to create an amazing banana bread recipe you need to try! 

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Course: bread, Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: banana bread

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 55 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes

Servings: 12

Calories: 297kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter or shortening
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 3/4 cup White Chocolate Chips

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare a bread loaf pan by lining it with parchment. (Or spray with non-stick spray- it just depends on what type of bread pan you use.)

  • Whisk butter and sugar together in a medium sized mixing bowl. Add in eggs and mashed banana and mix until combined.

  • Combine dry ingredients in a separate bowl. Whisk to blend.

  • Pour 1/3 of the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Stir several times with a rubber scraper. Repeat until all dry ingredients are incorporated.

  • Stir in half the white chocolate chips. Pour batter into prepared bread pan. Top with remaining white chocolate chips.

  • Bake 350°F for 50-55 minutes. If you have a mini-loaf pan it takes 35-45 minutes. Test doneness using a cooking thermometer. Internal temp should register 195°F. Remove from oven. Let cool 10 minutes, then overturn loaf on a cooling rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy! Leftovers should be stored in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 297kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 223mg | Potassium: 170mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 58IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg

White Chocolate Chip Banana Bread recipe

Can I freeze banana bread?

Yes! After your loaf has completely cooled, you can wrap them well with plastic wrap and then store in an airtight container or a Ziploc bag. Then freeze for up to 3 months.

Can I use frozen bananas?

Absolutely! Just let the bananas thaw before use and lightly drain them. Use them in the recipe as directed.

White Chocolate Chip Banana Bread recipe

White Chocolate Chip Banana Bread is an incredible variation on classic banana bread! Sweet white chocolate and banana blending together to create an amazing banana bread recipe you need to try!

You’re going to love this white chocolate chip banana bread. It’s such an incredible way to experience a classic like banana bread. Snack on it any time of the day and enjoy a sweet treat whenever you’re in the mood. White Chocolate Chip Banana Bread is an incredible variation on classic banana bread! Sweet white chocolate and banana blending together to create an amazing banana bread recipe you need to try!

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