Healthy Greek Yogurt Banana Bread
Healthy Greek Yogurt Banana Bread is a delicious twist on a classic favorite, combining ripe bananas and creamy Greek yogurt for a moist and fluffy loaf. This guilt-free recipe offers subtle sweetness and warm cinnamon notes, making it perfect for breakfast or snacks. Easy to prepare and customizable with nuts or chocolate chips, this banana bread is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves about 10 slices 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 overripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1.5 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 0.5 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 0.5 cup honey or maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mash the overripe bananas until smooth; some lumps are okay.
- Stir in the Greek yogurt until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir gently until just combined; avoid over-mixing. Fold in nuts or chocolate chips if desired.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center. Let cool before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg