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Moist Banana Walnut Zucchini Bread

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A quick and easy moist banana walnut zucchini bread that combines the natural sweetness of bananas with fresh zucchini and crunchy toasted walnuts for a crowd-pleasing treat.

Ingredients

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  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 medium zucchini, grated (about 1 to 1.5 cups, squeezed lightly to remove excess moisture)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • 1 cup walnuts, chopped and lightly toasted

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  2. Grate the zucchini using a box grater or food processor. Place grated zucchini in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze gently to remove excess moisture.
  3. Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently until fragrant and lightly browned. Let cool.
  4. In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until mostly smooth. Add melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Stir until combined and shiny, about 2-3 minutes.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet banana mixture, folding gently with a spatula. Stop as soon as the flour disappears to keep the bread tender.
  7. Fold in the grated zucchini and toasted walnuts until evenly incorporated.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula. Tap the pan gently on the counter to release air bubbles.
  9. Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Check doneness around 50 minutes but avoid opening the oven too often.
  10. Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread tender. Toast walnuts to enhance flavor. Squeeze zucchini well to avoid sogginess. Tent with foil if crust browns too fast. Let bread cool completely before slicing.

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