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Cozy Zucchini Banana Bread Recipe with Walnuts and Brown Sugar Glaze Youll Love

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A moist and tender zucchini banana bread with crunchy walnuts and a sweet, buttery brown sugar glaze. Perfect for cozy mornings or afternoon treats.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (180g) all-purpose flour (or half whole wheat for a twist)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 large ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup)
  • 1 cup shredded zucchini, squeezed dry (about 1 medium zucchini)
  • ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup (50g) packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ⅓ cup (80ml) vegetable oil or melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (60g) chopped walnuts, toasted lightly (optional but recommended)
  • For the Brown Sugar Glaze:
  • ½ cup (100g) packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons heavy cream (or whole milk for lighter glaze)
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and line it with parchment paper.
  2. Shred about 1 cup of zucchini using a box grater or food processor. Place shredded zucchini in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out excess moisture. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
  4. In another bowl, mash bananas until smooth. Add granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Whisk until well combined and slightly frothy.
  5. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Gently fold using a rubber spatula until just combined; do not overmix.
  6. Fold in shredded zucchini and toasted walnuts carefully.
  7. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 50-60 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick (should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs). Tent with foil if browning too quickly.
  9. While baking, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt. Bring to a gentle boil and simmer 2-3 minutes until thickened.
  10. Once loaf is out of oven and still warm, poke small holes on surface with a toothpick and pour warm glaze evenly on top. Let soak for 10-15 minutes, then cool completely on a wire rack.

Notes

Squeeze excess moisture from zucchini to avoid soggy bread. Fold ingredients gently to keep bread tender. Toast walnuts for extra crunch and flavor. Adjust glaze consistency by simmering longer if too runny or adding cream if too thick. Use parchment paper or non-stick pan for easy removal.

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