Moist Greek Yogurt Banana Bread Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour

This Greek Yogurt Banana Bread recipe combines the classic flavors of banana bread with the added moisture and tanginess of Greek yogurt. It’s a simple and delicious way to use overripe bananas, resulting in a soft and flavorful loaf.

Perfect for breakfast or as a snack, this Banana Bread recipe is easy to make and can be customized with nuts or chocolate chips for added texture.

Easy Greek Yogurt Banana Bread Recipe

This banana bread features ripe bananas blended with Greek yogurt, creating a moist and tender crumb. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and yields one loaf, perfect for sharing or enjoying throughout the week.

Ingredients

3 ripe bananas, mashed
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
1/2 cup sugar (or brown sugar)
1/4 cup melted butter or vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas, Greek yogurt, sugar, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. If desired, fold in walnuts or chocolate chips.
Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool and Serve: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy!