Zucchini Banana Bread: Tender

Instructions:

1. Grate the zucchini using the medium hole of a box grater. Place shreds in a clean kitchen towel or paper towel and give it one gentle squeeze to remove excess moisture.
2. Mash the bananas in a small bowl until smooth with only a few small lumps remaining.
3. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
4. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and brown sugar.
5. In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, eggs, mashed bananas, and vanilla extract until the mixture is a uniform golden color.
6. Gently stir the grated zucchini into the wet mixture.
7. Gradually add the dry ingredients in three additions, folding with a spatula just until the white streaks of flour disappear. Do not overmix.
8. Toss the chocolate chips in a spoonful of the flour mixture, then fold them gently into the batter.
9. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.