Greek Yogurt Banana Bread
A moist, healthy, and irresistibly flavorful banana bread that incorporates Greek yogurt for an extra protein boost.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 3 medium very ripe bananas, mashed (about 1½ cups)
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2½ teaspoons vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 1 cup chopped walnuts, pecans, or chocolate chips Choose one or a combination for added texture.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, mash the very ripe bananas until mostly smooth, leaving some chunks for texture.
- Add Greek yogurt, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas and whisk until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold together with a wooden spoon or spatula until no streaks of flour remain.
- Fold in walnuts, pecans, or chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
Baking
- Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For added flavor, consider incorporating a pinch of cinnamon or a splash of almond extract. Customize with your choice of nuts or chocolate chips.