Greek Yogurt Banana Bread

Classic banana bread gets an upgrade with protein-rich Greek yogurt—moist, tender, subtly tangy, and perfect for breakfast, snacking, or dessert.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• ½ cup granulated sugar

• ¼ cup packed light brown sugar

• 1 teaspoon baking soda

• ½ teaspoon salt

• 3 very ripe bananas, mashed (about 1½ cups)

• ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt (nonfat or regular)

• 2 large eggs

• ¼ cup vegetable oil

• 2½ teaspoons vanilla extract

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

Instructions

1. Preheat & prep
   Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C). Line a 9″ loaf pan with parchment paper (let it hang over the sides) and lightly grease.

2. Combine dry ingredients
   In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt.

3. Mix wet ingredients
   In a separate bowl, whisk mashed bananas, Greek yogurt, eggs, oil, and vanilla until smooth.

4. Blend batter
   Gently fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender.

5. Add extras (optional)
   Fold in nuts, chocolate chips, or any other desired mix-ins.

6. Bake
   Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

7. Cool & serve
   Allow to cool fully in the pan, then lift out using the parchment paper and slice.

🥣 Serving & Nutrition (per slice; yields 8 slices)

• Calories: 309 kcal

• Carbohydrates: 53 g

• Protein: 5 g

• Fat: 8 g

  • Saturated Fat: 6 g

• Cholesterol: 41 mg

• Sodium: 303 mg

• Potassium: 224 mg

• Fiber: 1 g

• Sugar: 25 g

• Vitamin A: 90 IU

• Vitamin C: 3.9 mg

• Calcium: 26 mg

• Iron: 1.8 mg
  
  

🍽 Serving Suggestions

• Enjoy slightly warm or fully cooled.

• Delicious on its own or topped with butter, cream cheese, or a dollop of Greek yogurt.

• Perfect with coffee, tea, or cold milk.