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