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    Banana Bread with Greek Yogurt

    Published: Mar 30, 2022 · Modified: Aug 3, 2022 by Amanda · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads

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    This banana bread with greek yogurt is super moist and delicious. Use up those overripe bananas that have been sitting on the counter to make this easy banana bread recipe.

    loaf of banana bread on a cutting board that is partially sliced with a knife

    This post was originally published in January 2018 and has been updated for content.

    Banana bread is a quick bread, or one that is made without yeast. It's a great snack and is also a great way to use up leftover bananas. Using greek yogurt in banana bread not only makes it super moist, but it also adds the perfect flavor.

    Serve this best banana bread recipe for breakfast alongside homemade crepes or breakfast pizza and with a healthy serving of butter or homemade blackberry jam.

    Jump to:
    • 🍌 Ingredients
    • 📋 Substitutions and variations
    • 🥣 Step by step instructions
    • ⭐ Expert tips
    • ⏲️ Make ahead and storage instructions
    • 🥣 More baking recipes
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    🍌 Ingredients

    mashed banana, melted butter, sugars, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and eggs
    • Bananas - The best banana bread recipes are made from overripe bananas. They are easy to mash and have a deeper flavor that is perfect for banana bread. If bananas start to get overripe, I usually just throw them into the freezer whole and then defrost them when I'm ready to use them. You can also pre-mash them and store 1 cup servings of mashed banana in the freezer for easy use.
    • Greek Yogurt - Adding greek yogurt to banana bread adds extra moisture to the bread for both great flavor and texture. I recommend getting either plain greek yogurt or a mildly flavored greek yogurt, such as a vanilla or honey. If you don't have greek yogurt on hand, sour cream can be used as a substitute as well.

    📋 Substitutions and variations

    • Nuts - Add 1 cup of chopped pecans or walnuts.
    • Chocolate - Add 1 cup of chocolate chips or chunks.
    • Muffins - Fill greased muffin tin cups half way with batter and bake at 350˚ for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the middle.

    🥣 Step by step instructions

    First, grease a loaf pan with baking spray or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking. Then, in a large bowl, combine the mashed banana, greek yogurt, melted butter, eggs and vanilla extract using a hand mixer or a wooden spoon.

    loaf pan with parchment paper and mixing bowl with mashed banana batter and wooden spoon

    Next, mix together the all purpose flour, brown sugar, white sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir together until they are just combined. Pour the batter into the prepared bread pan and smooth the top into an even layer.

    mixed dry ingredients in a white container and banana bread batter in a loaf pan

    Bake the banana bread at 350˚ for about 45-50 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the middle of the loaf. Allow the loaf to cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.

    loaf of banana bread on a cooling rack and sliced loaf next to a knife on a cutting board

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    ⭐ Expert tips

    • Place overripe bananas in the freezer, whole and in the peels. Take them out of the freezer 30 minutes prior to using them for banana bread or microwave them for 30-60 seconds to defrost them. Use kitchen shears to clip off the tops of the peels and squeeze the defrosted bananas into the bowl. No need to mash!
    • Overripe bananas that have not been frozen and defrosted can be easily mashed using an electric mixer or a pastry cutter.
    • Mix the dry ingredients using a whisk to make sure there are no lumps when you add them to the wet ingredients.
    • Mix the dry and wet ingredients together just until you no longer see the dry ingredients anymore. Over mixing the batter will lead to dense and tough loaf.
    • As hard as it is, let the banana bread cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing it. This will help it retain some of its moisture so it does not dry out.

    ⏲️ Make ahead and storage instructions

    While the batter is best to be made fresh for this yogurt banana bread, the baked banana bread can be easily frozen for later. Make sure to cool the loaf completely, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months. You can also slice it and wrap individual slices for faster defrosting and serving. The frozen whole loaf or individual slices can be defrosted at room temperature.

    Freshly baked banana bread with greek yogurt is best stored in an airtight container at room temperature once it has cooled completely and will keep for 3-4 days.

    🥣 More baking recipes

    If you loved this moist banana bread with greek yogurt recipe, check out these other baking recipes that I know you will love too!

    • Smores Cheesecake
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    📖 Recipe

    banana bread in a loaf pan with white and blue towels holding it

    Banana Bread with Greek Yogurt

    Amanda
    This banana bread with greek yogurt is super moist and delicious. Use up those overripe bananas that have been sitting on the counter to make this tasty quick bread.
    5 from 40 votes
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 50 minutes mins
    Cooling Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
    Course Baking, Breakfast, Side Dish, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 10 servings
    Calories 288 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup mashed overripe bananas approximately 2-3 bananas
    • ½ cup greek yogurt plain, vanilla or honey flavored
    • 1 stick unsalted butter melted and cooled
    • 2 large eggs
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 2 cups all purpose flour
    • ½ cup brown sugar
    • ⅓ cup white sugar
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon kosher salt

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 350˚ and grease a 9 inch loaf pan with baking spray or line with parchment paper.
    • In a large bowl, combine the bananas, greek yogurt, melted butter, eggs and vanilla extract. Use a hand mixer to blend everything together or a wooden spoon if the bananas are already well mashed.
    • In a separate bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, white sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Whisk to combine and remove any lumps.
    • Add the dry ingredients to the bowl of wet ingredients and whisk together until they are just combined.
    • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the middle.
    • Let the banana bread cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.

    Notes

    • Easily mash overripe bananas that have not been frozen and defrosted using a hand mixer or a pastry cutter.
    • Mix the dry ingredients using a whisk to make sure there are no lumps when you add them to the wet ingredients.
    • Mix the dry and wet ingredients together just until you no longer see the dry ingredients anymore. Over mixing the batter will lead to dense and tough loaf.
    • Let the banana bread cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing it. This will help it retain some of its moisture so it does not dry out.
     

    Substitutions and Variations

    • Bananas - Use overripe bananas, as they are easy to mash and have a deeper flavor. Overripe bananas can be stored in the freezer, whole and in the peels. Take them out of the freezer 30 minutes prior to using them or microwave them for 30-60 seconds to defrost them. Use kitchen shears to clip off the tops and squeeze the defrosted bananas into the bowl. No need to mash!
    • Greek Yogurt - Either plain greek yogurt or a mildly flavored greek yogurt, such as a vanilla or even honey will work for this recipe. Sour cream can be used as a substitute for the greek yogurt if needed.
     

    Make Ahead and Storage Suggestions

    While the batter is best to be made fresh for this yogurt banana bread, the baked bread can be easily frozen for later. Make sure to cool the loaf completely, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months. It can also be sliced and wrapped individually for faster defrosting and serving. The frozen loaf or slices can be defrosted at room temperature.
    Freshly baked banana bread is best stored in an airtight container at room temperature once it has cooled completely and will keep for 3-4 days.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1sliceCalories: 288kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 5gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 291mgPotassium: 181mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 356IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 57mgIron: 2mg
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    1. Claire

      September 13, 2023 at 4:21 pm

      5 stars
      I try a lot of banana bread recipes cause I haven't really found one that I liked enough to keep, but this is something else. I just happened to have greek yogurt and made this; it is so amazing I have to stop myself from eating the whole thing in a day.

      Reply
      • Amanda

        September 14, 2023 at 9:18 am

        There has been definitely days I would like to eat the whole loaf! haha Thanks for trying the recipe, I'm so glad it's a favorite.

        Reply
    2. Geralyn

      August 09, 2023 at 9:13 am

      5 stars
      Best Banana Bread Ever! We make banana bread almost weekly, and have for years. This recipe is now the only one I use. Made it yesterday with one substitute that I will also continue to use - only had extra large eggs and didn't want to use 2, so substituted a flax seed egg for one. Still perfect. I think honey yogurt is the best type of yogurt to use.

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      • Amanda

        August 15, 2023 at 2:15 pm

        Hey Geralyn - This is awesome! I love it and agree with you on the honey yogurt 🙂

        Reply
    3. Cathy

      June 05, 2023 at 10:20 am

      5 stars
      This is the best banana bread I have ever made. I have made it a few times now and it’s the only recipe I’ll use for banana bread from now on, It’s moist, buttery and sweet but not too sweet. The only change I make is to double the vanilla. I like that it doesn’t have cinnamon! I find that cinnamon takes away from the banana flavour.

      Reply
      • Amanda

        June 06, 2023 at 10:27 am

        Thank you so much Cathy, I love hearing this! I'll have to try and double the vanilla next time I make it!

        Reply
    4. Farouk

      October 27, 2022 at 10:51 am

      made this and it was amazing. If you had to recommend a super indulgent completely unhealthy topping - what would it be - this banana bread deserves it!!

      Reply
      • Amanda

        October 27, 2022 at 3:22 pm

        Thank you Farouk! I would definitely have to say dark chocolate chunks!

        Reply
    5. Sara

      April 06, 2022 at 5:49 pm

      5 stars
      This is by far one of the best banana bread recipes I’ve tried! So moist and delicious. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Amanda

        April 08, 2022 at 7:18 pm

        So glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    6. Marcellina

      April 01, 2022 at 4:48 pm

      5 stars
      So easy and moist! Plus I got rave reviews from everyone at work! Thanks!

      Reply
      • Amanda

        April 01, 2022 at 8:02 pm

        Excellent, so happy to hear that!

        Reply
    7. Sunrita

      April 01, 2022 at 1:36 pm

      5 stars
      Made banana bread for the first time using yoghurt and it turned out just great. Pinned this recipe to be made again.

      Reply
      • Amanda

        April 01, 2022 at 1:53 pm

        Awesome! So happy to hear this. Thanks for trying the recipe.

        Reply
    8. Jessie

      April 01, 2022 at 7:19 am

      5 stars
      We loved this banana bread recipe! The sweet bananas combined with the tangy yogurt, baked up beautifully!

      Reply
      • Amanda

        April 01, 2022 at 12:16 pm

        So happy to hear that Jessie, thanks for trying the recipe!

        Reply
    9. Megan

      April 01, 2022 at 6:16 am

      5 stars
      Not only did this turn out perfectly but the smell in the house was incredible. Thanks so much for an amazing recipe.

      Reply
      • Amanda

        April 01, 2022 at 12:16 pm

        Absolutely, thanks Megan!

        Reply
    10. Jere Cassidy

      March 31, 2022 at 6:59 pm

      5 stars
      I love it when I find a recipe I want to make I have all the ingredients. It's time I start using all the bananas I freeze. This bread has great flavor with the three bananas plus I do love using brown and white sugar together.

      Reply
      • Amanda

        March 31, 2022 at 7:01 pm

        Thanks Jere, I'm glad you liked it!

        Reply
    11. Agnieszka

      March 31, 2022 at 6:19 pm

      5 stars
      Made this banana bread and it's SO GOOD! I used frozen bananas and followed the recipe to a T. SOOO moist!

      Reply
      • Amanda

        March 31, 2022 at 7:02 pm

        I'm so glad you liked it, thank you for trying the recipe!

        Reply
    12. Oscar

      March 31, 2022 at 4:55 pm

      5 stars
      This banana bread was delicious. I loved adding the greek yogurt as it was super moist and scrumptious. Love this recipe. Thank you.

      Reply
      • Amanda

        March 31, 2022 at 7:02 pm

        Of course, I'm glad you liked it!

        Reply
    13. Jean Nie

      March 31, 2022 at 4:49 pm

      5 stars
      this banana bread is so moist with the addition of greek yogurt, I use plain only as suggested in the recipe.

      Reply
      • Amanda

        March 31, 2022 at 7:03 pm

        Glad you enjoyed it Jean!

        Reply

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