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Moist Greek Yogurt Banana Bread
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Moist Greek Yogurt Banana Bread

A dense, ultra-moist loaf that swaps butter for Greek yogurt and heart-healthy oil for a protein-packed morning treat.

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

1h

Servings

10

Ingredients

  • 3 large Overripe bananas, mashed
  • 0.5 cup Plain Greek yogurt
  • 0.5 cup Coconut oil or vegetable oil
  • 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 piece Large egg
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 cup Walnuts or chocolate chips(optional)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan thoroughly.

  2. 2

    In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas until smooth, then whisk in the Greek yogurt and oil.

  3. 3

    Stir in the sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until the mixture is well combined.

  4. 4

    In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.

  5. 5

    Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined; do not overmix.

  6. 6

    Fold in the optional walnuts or chocolate chips if using.

  7. 7

    Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

  8. 8

    Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

  9. 9

    Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

245

kcal

Protein

5

g

Carbs

34

g

Fat

11

g

Fiber

2

g

Sugar

18

g

Sodium

210

mg

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