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Cozy Banana Zucchini Bread with Brown Sugar Walnut Streusel

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A moist and comforting banana zucchini bread featuring a crunchy brown sugar walnut streusel topping, perfect for cozy occasions and everyday treats.

Ingredients

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  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 medium zucchini, finely grated and lightly squeezed to remove excess moisture
  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • ¾ cup (150g) brown sugar, packed (for both batter and streusel)
  • ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (60g) walnuts, chopped and toasted
  • Optional: A pinch of nutmeg or a splash of orange zest

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan with butter or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Grate the zucchini finely, then wrap it in a clean kitchen towel or paper towels and squeeze out as much moisture as possible.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon. Set aside.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas, melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat gently until just combined.
  5. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture carefully until just combined. Then fold in the grated zucchini. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Prepare the streusel topping by mixing ¼ cup brown sugar, chopped toasted walnuts, and 1 tablespoon melted butter until crumbly.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Sprinkle the walnut streusel evenly over the top.
  8. Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Tent with foil after 40 minutes if streusel browns too quickly.
  9. Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Squeeze zucchini well to avoid soggy bread. Use ripe bananas for sweetness. Toast walnuts for extra flavor. Tent bread with foil if streusel browns too fast. Let batter rest 10 minutes before baking for better texture.

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Keywords: banana bread, zucchini bread, walnut streusel, brown sugar, quick bread, comfort food, easy baking

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