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Cozy Banana Zucchini Bread Recipe with Easy Walnut Streusel Topping

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A comforting and moist banana zucchini bread topped with a crunchy walnut streusel, perfect for cozy moments and easy baking with simple ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 medium zucchini, grated (about 1 cup, squeezed lightly to remove excess moisture)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • For the Walnut Streusel Topping:
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted lightly
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan thoroughly or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Grate the zucchini finely and squeeze out excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
  3. In a large bowl, combine mashed bananas, melted butter, and sugar. Stir until smooth and creamy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  6. Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture gently with a spatula until just combined.
  7. Fold in the grated zucchini carefully to keep the batter light.
  8. Prepare the walnut streusel topping by mixing chopped walnuts, brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon in a small bowl.
  9. Cut in the cold butter with fingers or a pastry cutter until the mixture is crumbly and clumps slightly.
  10. Pour batter into the loaf pan and smooth the top gently.
  11. Sprinkle the walnut streusel evenly over the batter.
  12. Bake for 55-65 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick inserted in the center; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  13. If streusel browns too quickly, tent the bread loosely with foil halfway through baking.
  14. Cool the bread 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. Toast walnuts for deeper flavor. Avoid overmixing batter to keep bread tender. Tent with foil if streusel browns too fast. Let bread cool fully before slicing for best texture.

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Keywords: banana bread, zucchini bread, walnut streusel, easy baking, cozy bread, quick bread, moist bread, simple ingredients

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