Crunchy Streusel Zucchini Bread

Crunchy Streusel Zucchini Bread is chock full of walnuts and zucchini. The sweet brown sugar topping and cinnamon crumb put this loaf over the top! You need a slice or two of this with your morning coffee.

Want even more Zucchini Bread variations with nuts? You’ll love this Praline Topped Zucchini Bread too! Add some walnuts to our favorite Walnut Brownies for a decadent dessert!

Why this Recipe Works

This bread is unlike most zucchini bread recipes. It’s topped with a delicious CRUNCHY streusel.

I know there are probably one million other zucchini bread recipes out there, and you’re wondering, why this one? Why am I adding another one to the mix?

Because this bread is perfect for dunking in your morning cup of coffee!

• It’s chock full of oats and nuts and zucchini.
• The streusel topping adds a satisfying layer of crunch to the moist zucchini bread.
• A tantalizing aroma of cinnamon and brown sugar fill your home as this bread bakes.

Still have leftover zucchini? You’ve got to try our zucchini cookies next!

Ingredient Notes

Shredded zucchini. Fresh or frozen shredded zucchini can both be used. Be sure to squeeze out the extra moisture if using frozen. Use our guide on how to shred zucchini!

Almond extract. Use pure almond extract, not imitation flavor, for best results. We pair this with our homemade vanilla extract for a winning flavor combination.

Oats. We use quick oats for best flavor and texture in this bread. Old fashioned oats will work, you might just have a little bit of a chewier texture. Avoid steel cut oats.

Butter and Oil. A combination of butter and vegetable oil gives the bread the perfect texture. This is a heartier bread, not a soft bread like our sour cream banana bread!

How to Make Zucchini Muffins

We love that this recipe makes muffins too!

1. Spray muffin tin with non-stick baking spray or use paper cupcake liners.
2. Make bread batter according to recipe. Make streusel according to recipe.
3. To assemble, fill cupcake tin (or muffin tin) 2/3 full with batter. Top with about 1 Tablespoon of streusel. Press lightly.
4. Bake in 350 degree oven for 22-24 minutes. Recipe yields about 24 muffins.

PRO TIP: making muffins instead of bread is quicker, even baking, and no worries about the streusel falling off when you cut slices!

Muffins freeze well. Cool completely and store in airtight container for up to 3 months.

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Crunchy Streusel Zucchini Bread

4.66 from 81 votes

By: Aimee

Crunchy Streusel Zucchini Bread is chock full of walnuts and zucchini. The sweet brown sugar topping and cinnamon crumb put this loaf over the top! You need a slice or two of this with your morning coffee.

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour hour

Total Time: 1 hour hour 15 minutes minutes

Servings: 20 slices

Ingredients 

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For the Bread:

• ▢ 3 large eggs
• ▢ 1 cup vegetable oil
• ▢ ¾ cup granulated sugar
• ▢ 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ▢ 1 teaspoon almond extract
• ▢ ¼ cup milk
• ▢ 2 ¾ cup all-purpose flour
• ▢ 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• ▢ 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ▢ 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ▢ 1 Tablespoon cinnamon
• ▢ 2 cups shredded zucchini
• ▢ ¾ cup chopped walnuts

For the Streusel:

• ▢ ¼ cup unsalted butter softened
• ▢ ½ cup quick oats
• ▢ ½ cup light brown sugar packed
• ▢ ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• ▢ ½ teaspoon cinnamon

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Instructions 

• Grease and flour two 9-inch (standard size loaf pans). Or use a baking spray. Preheat oven to 325 degree F.
• In a large bowl, beat eggs with oil, sugar, vanilla extract and almond extract, and milk. Add in flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, and cinnamon. Mix until well blended.
• Fold in shredded zucchini and chopped walnuts. Pour batter into two loaf pans.
• In a small bowl, combine streusel ingredients. I find it easiest to use my hands to combine the ingredients into a crumbly mixture, making sure the butter is completely blended into the streusel.
• Sprinkle the streusel evenly onto the two pans of batter. Press lightly.
• Bake in preheated oven for about 60 minutes. Remove and cool in pans about ten minutes. Remove and cool completely on wire rack.
• Store in airtight container or foil for up to one week. Or wrap in foil and place in a ziploc freezer bag and freeze until later use. ENJOY.

Notes

• You can use old fashioned oats, but it will be a chewier texture. I prefer quick cook oats in the streusel.
• Store your Crunchy Streusel Zucchini Bread in an airtight container for up to 7 days.
• Can I freeze zucchini? Yes, this zucchini bread is freezer friendly! Double wrap it in foil and you can store it in the freezer for about 3 months.

How to Make Muffins:

1. Spray muffin tin with non-stick baking spray or use paper cupcake liners.
2. Make bread batter according to recipe. Make streusel according to recipe.
3. To assemble, fill cupcake tin (or muffin tin) 2/3 full with batter. Top with about 1 Tablespoon of streusel. Press lightly.
4. Bake in 350 degree oven for 22-24 minutes. Recipe yields about 24 muffins.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice, Calories: 286kcal, Carbohydrates: 29g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 17g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g, Cholesterol: 34mg, Sodium: 213mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 13g

Course: Breads

Cuisine: American

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Bored with regular zucchini bread? Try adding a crumbly brown sugar topping! Crunchy Streusel Zucchini Bread is slightly sweet, super nutty and amazingly delicious.