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Cozy Zucchini Banana Bread Recipe with Easy Chocolate Chip Pecan Streusel

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A moist and tender zucchini banana bread topped with a crunchy chocolate chip pecan streusel, perfect for cozy mornings and simple comfort.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • 2 large ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup)
  • 1 cup (120g) grated zucchini, squeezed dry
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (60g) all-purpose flour (for streusel)
  • ¼ cup (50g) brown sugar, packed (light or dark, for streusel)
  • ¼ cup (30g) chopped pecans (toasted if desired, for streusel)
  • ⅓ cup (60g) mini chocolate chips (for streusel)
  • 3 tablespoons (42g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed (for streusel)
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional, for streusel)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan generously with butter or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Prepare the streusel topping: In a small bowl, combine ½ cup flour, ¼ cup brown sugar, ¼ cup chopped pecans, ⅓ cup mini chocolate chips, and ½ teaspoon cinnamon if using. Add 3 tablespoons cold, cubed butter and work it into the dry ingredients with a pastry cutter or fingers until coarse crumbs form. Chill in the fridge.
  3. Grate the zucchini using a box grater. Place grated zucchini in a clean kitchen towel or paper towels and squeeze firmly to remove excess moisture.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
  5. In another bowl, mash the bananas. Add sugar and melted butter, stirring until combined. Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing gently until smooth and glossy.
  6. Fold the grated zucchini into the wet mixture. Then fold in the dry ingredients carefully, mixing just until combined.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle the chilled streusel topping evenly over the batter, pressing lightly to adhere.
  8. Bake for 55-65 minutes on the middle rack. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Remove from oven and let the bread rest in the pan for 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Squeeze out zucchini juice thoroughly to avoid soggy bread. Fold batter gently to prevent toughness. Chill streusel topping before baking to maintain crumbly texture. Toast pecans for extra flavor. Tent with foil if streusel browns too quickly.

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Keywords: zucchini banana bread, chocolate chip pecan streusel, quick bread, moist banana bread, easy baking, cozy breakfast, nutty streusel topping

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