There’s something incredibly comforting about the smell of freshly baked banana bread filling your kitchen. But what if you could make this classic treat even softer, moister, and a little more nutritious? That’s where Greek yogurt banana bread comes in.
By adding creamy Greek yogurt to traditional banana bread, you get a loaf that’s rich in flavor, wonderfully tender, and packed with extra protein. It’s the perfect way to use up overripe bananas while creating a delicious breakfast, afternoon snack, or wholesome dessert that the whole family will love.
Whether you’re a seasoned baker or trying banana bread for the first time, this easy Greek yogurt banana bread recipe delivers bakery-quality results with simple pantry ingredients. Keep reading to discover how to make the most moist and flavorful banana bread you’ve ever tasted.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 eggs
- ⅓ cup melted butter (or coconut oil)
- ½ cup brown sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp cinnamon (optional)
- ¼ tsp salt
Optional Add-ins
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- ¼ cup shredded coconut
Instructions
- Preheat the oven
- Set oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease or line a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mix wet ingredients
- In a large bowl, mash bananas.
- Add Greek yogurt, eggs, melted butter, brown sugar, and vanilla.
- Mix until combined.
- Mix dry ingredients
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Combine
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients.
- Do not overmix.
- Stir in any optional add-ins.
- Bake
- Pour batter into the loaf pan.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
- Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely.
Tips
- The darker and spottier your bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful the bread will be.
- For extra protein, use a high-protein Greek yogurt.
- If you want a bakery-style look, slice a banana lengthwise and place it on top before baking.