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Moist Homemade Banana Zucchini Bread Recipe with Walnuts and Chocolate Chips

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A moist, dense yet light banana zucchini bread with walnuts and chocolate chips, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or potlucks. This recipe balances wholesome ingredients with indulgent flavors for a comforting treat.

Ingredients

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  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 medium zucchini (about 1 cup grated, squeezed to remove excess water)
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free 1:1 baking flour blend)
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil or butter)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Grate the zucchini using the fine side of a box grater. Place grated zucchini in a towel and gently squeeze out some moisture.
  3. Toast the walnuts lightly in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently until fragrant.
  4. In a large bowl, mash the bananas with a fork until mostly smooth. Add vegetable oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix well until combined and glossy.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  6. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula until just combined.
  7. Fold in the grated zucchini, toasted walnuts, and chocolate chips evenly.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Tap the pan gently 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. Start checking at 50 minutes.
  10. Let the bread cool in the pan for about 15 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

Squeeze zucchini to remove excess moisture but keep some for softness. Toast walnuts on stovetop for best flavor. Avoid overmixing batter to keep bread light. Tent with foil if top browns too quickly. Test doneness with toothpick. Frozen zucchini can be used if thawed and drained well.

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