Greek Yogurt Banana Bread – A Moist and Flavorful Twist on a Classic

This Greek Yogurt Banana Bread is a delightful twist on a classic favorite, bringing extra moisture and a subtle tang to the banana bread with the addition of Greek yogurt. The yogurt enhances the bread’s soft, tender crumb while still allowing the banana flavor to shine through. You can add in walnuts, chocolate chips, or even substitute the sugar with your preferred sweetener. This banana bread is perfect for breakfast, a snack, or a sweet treat any time of the day. Whether enjoyed warm out of the oven or toasted with a little butter, it's sure to satisfy your cravings.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
  
  

• ½ cup sugar
  
  

• ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
  
  

• 1 tsp baking soda
  
  

• ½ tsp salt
  
  

• 3 very ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 ½ cups)
  
  

• ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt (nonfat or regular)
  
  

• 2 large eggs
  
  

• ¼ cup vegetable oil
  
  

• 2 ½ tsp vanilla extract
  
  

• 1 cup chopped walnuts, pecans, or chocolate chips (optional)
  
  

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9-inch loaf pan with parchment paper, letting the edges hang over for easy removal, and grease the parchment paper.
   
   

2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt.
   
   

3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, eggs, Greek yogurt, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
   
   

4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
   
   

5. If desired, fold in the chopped walnuts, pecans, or chocolate chips.
   
   

6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
   
   

7. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
   
   

8. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes before lifting it out using the parchment paper overhangs. Let it cool completely on a wire rack.
   
   

Nutritional Value (per serving):

• Calories: 309 kcal
  
  

• Carbohydrates: 53g
  
  

• Protein: 5g
  
  

• Fat: 8g
  
  

• Saturated Fat: 6g
  
  

• Cholesterol: 41mg
  
  

• Sodium: 303mg
  
  

• Potassium: 224mg
  
  

• Fiber: 1g
  
  

• Sugar: 25g
  
  

• Vitamin A: 90 IU
  
  

• Vitamin C: 3.9mg
  
  

• Calcium: 26mg
  
  

• Iron: 1.8mg