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Greek Yogurt Banana Bread

Greek Yogurt Banana Bread

  • Author: Lina
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 1 loaf (8-10 slices) 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free (with GF flour substitution)

Description

Greek Yogurt Banana Bread is a moist, flavorful twist on the classic banana bread, enhanced with creamy Greek yogurt for extra tang and protein. This easy-to-make loaf uses simple pantry staples and overripe bananas for natural sweetness, delivering a tender crumb and rich taste. Perfect as a healthy snack or comforting treat, it can be customized with nuts, chocolate chips, or spices for variety.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 3–4 overripe bananas, peeled and mashed
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup sugar (granulated or brown)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend for GF)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Optional Add-ins

  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips or cocoa nibs
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon or other spices (nutmeg, cardamom)
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries, blueberries, or chopped apples

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan with butter or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
  2. Mash the Bananas: In a large bowl, mash the peeled overripe bananas until mostly smooth with some small lumps to retain texture and flavor.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: Add the Greek yogurt, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  4. Mix Dry Ingredients Separately: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and salt.
  5. Fold Dry Ingredients into Wet: Gently fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients using a spatula. Avoid overmixing; some streaks of flour are fine for a tender crumb.
  6. Add Optional Mix-ins: If using nuts, chocolate chips, spices, or dried fruit, gently fold them into the batter now for added flavor and texture.
  7. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Cool and Enjoy: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Use heavily spotted or browned bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture.
  • Do not overmix the batter to avoid tough bread; fold until just combined.
  • Choose plain Greek yogurt to prevent added sweetness or altered texture from flavored varieties.
  • Use an oven thermometer to maintain an accurate baking temperature for even results.
  • Begin checking doneness 5-10 minutes before the end of baking to prevent drying out the bread.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (1/10th of loaf)
  • Calories: 200
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg

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