Greek Yogurt Banana Bread

Greek Yogurt Banana Bread recipe that’s lighter than the classic version but still rich and flavorful.

🍌 Greek Yogurt Banana Bread

🧂 Ingredients

• 3 ripe bananas (very soft, mashed)
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
• 2 large eggs
• 3/4 cup sugar (you can reduce to 1/2 cup for less sweetness)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional but recommended)

Optional add-ins:

• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips

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👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat oven:
   Set to 175°C (350°F). Grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. Mash bananas:
   In a large bowl, mash bananas until smooth (a few small lumps are fine).
3. Mix wet ingredients:
   Add Greek yogurt, oil, eggs, sugar, and vanilla. Whisk until well combined.
4. Add dry ingredients:
   Stir in flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Mix gently—don’t overmix.
5. Add extras (optional):
   Fold in walnuts or chocolate chips.
6. Bake:
   Pour batter into loaf pan and bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
7. Cool:
   Let it cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a rack.

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🍯 Tips for best results

• Use very ripe bananas (the darker, the better).
• Don’t overmix—keeps the bread soft and fluffy.
• Greek yogurt makes it moist without needing too much butter or oil.
• For extra flavor, sprinkle sugar + cinnamon on top before baking.

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If you want, I can also make:

• a no-sugar healthy version
• a protein banana bread (gym-friendly)
• or a chocolate Greek yogurt banana bread 🍫