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Amazingly Moist Greek Yogurt Banana Bread

A slice of moist greek yogurt banana bread next to the rest of the loaf on a light plate.
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Make this easy Greek yogurt banana bread for a moist, tender loaf packed with protein. It is a healthier twist on the classic, perfect for breakfast or a snack.

Ingredients

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  • 3 very ripe medium bananas, mashed
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (full-fat or 2%)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup melted unsalted butter or neutral oil
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan, or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until mostly smooth.
  3. Stir the Greek yogurt, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract into the mashed bananas until just combined.
  4. Pour in the melted butter or oil and mix until incorporated. Do not overmix.
  5. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
  6. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix with a spatula until you see no more streaks of flour. Stop mixing as soon as the ingredients come together; overmixing develops gluten and makes the bread tough.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  8. Bake for 50 to 65 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean or with moist crumbs attached.
  9. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before carefully removing it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

  • Use bananas with plenty of brown spots for the best flavor and moisture.
  • For a protein banana bread boost, you can substitute 1/4 cup of the flour with vanilla or unflavored protein powder.
  • If you want a no butter banana bread, substitute the melted butter with an equal amount of neutral oil like canola or vegetable oil.

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