Greek Yogurt Banana Bread
Greek Yogurt Banana Bread is everything you love about banana bread - and more. It's tender, moist, rich and full of flavor... with an extra boost of protein!
Equipment
- 2 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 loaf pans
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 1/4 cup white sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 4 large ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1 cup greek yogurt (plain, full fat)
- 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup optional add-ins (walnuts, chocolate chips, etc. )
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease or line 2 loaf pans with parchment paper.
- To a large mixing bowl or stand mixer, add softened butter and sugar. Cream together until smooth. Add the eggs and mix until incorporated.
- Next, add the Greek yogurt, the mashed bananas and vanilla to the mixture. Combine then add the flour, cinnamon baking soda, and salt. Mix gently until just combined.
- Fold in any optional add ins, then divide the batter evenly into the 2 prepared loaf tins. Bake for an hour until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan completely. Remove, slice and serve. Enjoy!
Notes
Cover halfway through baking with aluminum foil if the top starts to get dark.
Over mixing your batter will ruin the bread, so make sure to fold everything together until JUST combined.
Nutrition
Calories: 212kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 5gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 224mgPotassium: 171mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 175IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg
The nutrition facts provided are calculated using a third-party tool and are estimates only. Actual nutritional content may vary based on the ingredients and brands you use, as well as portion sizes. For accurate results, please consult a registered dietitian or nutritionist.