Yogurt Banana Bread
Elevate your banana bread game with this moist and flavorful Yogurt Banana Bread, a perfect harmony of richness and tanginess. This recipe combines the natural sweetness of three ripe bananas with the creamy smoothness of Greek yogurt, creating an irresistibly tender crumb without adding excess oil. Enhanced with a touch of cinnamon and optional mix-ins like chopped nuts or chocolate chips, the bread is bursting with warm, comforting flavors ideal for breakfast or dessert. Easy to prepare in just 15 minutes of prep time, this quick bread bakes to golden perfection in under an hour. Whether enjoyed fresh out of the oven or paired with your favorite cup of coffee, Yogurt Banana Bread is a delightful treat for any occasion.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 large ripe bananas
- 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 0.25 cup unsalted butter
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- 0.5 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas with a fork until smooth.
Add the yogurt, melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar to the mashed bananas. Mix until well combined.
Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
If using, fold in the chopped nuts or chocolate chips.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove it and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3179 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 94.4 g | 121% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.3 g | 186% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 446 mg | 149% | |
| Sodium | 2675 mg | 116% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 536.8 g | 195% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.0 g | 96% | |
| Total Sugars | 288.6 g | ||
| Protein | 67.7 g | 135% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 428 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 19.7 mg | 109% | |
| Potassium | 2724 mg | 58% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
