Greek Yogurt Banana Bread

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Add a protein punch (plus extra moisture!) to everyone’s favorite quickbread with a top-rated recipe for Greek Yogurt Banana Bread.

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I’ve shared dozens of banana bread recipes, from chocolate-swirled and peanut butter-filled to fruit-topped and sprinkle-studded. All of them rely on various ingredients to ensure a moist loaf with plenty of banana flavor.

Often times, it comes down to an ingredient with some sort of tanginess, whether that’s sour cream, cream cheese or even buttermilk.

A close-up, top-down view of banana bread made with nuts and chocolate chips

I’m turning to one of my all-time favorite ingredients to add moisture (and protein) to everyone’s favorite way to use up overripe bananas. Bring on the Greek yogurt!

Glass bowls containing the ingredients to make Greek Yogurt Banana Bread

The yogurt lends a touch of tanginess to the loaf without overpowering the banana flavor. And then it’s up to you to add any type of mix-in, from chocolate chips to chopped nuts or even additional fresh fruit (try blueberries or raspberries for the best results).

A glass bowl with banana bread batter, chopped nuts and chocolate chunks

Preheat your oven for this tried and tested recipe for Greek Yogurt Banana Bread, and find extra breakfast inspiration with Healthy Egg Muffins, Secret Ingredient Fruit Smoothiesย and more early a.m. favorites.

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Greek Yogurt Banana Bread

Add a protein punch (plus extra moisture!) to everyone's favorite quickbread with a top-rated recipe for Greek Yogurt Banana Bread.
Author: Kelly Senyei
4.95 from 396 votes
Slices of banana bread stacked on top of each other with bananas in the background.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 8 servings

Ingredients 

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 very ripe, darkly specked bananas, mashed well (about 1 ½ cups)
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (nonfat or regular)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts, pecans or chocolate chips

Instructions 

  • Preheat the oven to 350ยฐF. Line a 9-inch loaf pan with parchment paper (overhanging on the two long sides) then grease the parchment paper with cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, brown sugar, baking soda and salt.
  • In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, eggs, Greek yogurt, vegetable oil and vanilla extract. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until combined. Stir in the chopped nuts or chocolate chips then scrape the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  • Bake the bread for 50 to 60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  • Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the pan before using the parchment paper overhangs to lift the bread out of the pan to slice and serve.
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Nutrition

Calories: 309kcal, Carbohydrates: 53g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Cholesterol: 41mg, Sodium: 303mg, Potassium: 224mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 25g, Vitamin A: 90IU, Vitamin C: 3.9mg, Calcium: 26mg, Iron: 1.8mg

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  1. B says:

    5 stars
    Can I replace the vegetable oil with butter or olive oil if thatโ€™s all I have?

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Absolutely! Either works :)

  2. Alexa says:

    5 stars
    Great recipe! I added 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder, instead of the 2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract(this is because this protein powder vanilla taste is overpowering) and it was just perfect!

    I just have a question regarding the nutrition facts. It doesnโ€™t say if those are the calories per serving or for the whole loaf so I am here wondering if I am eating 390 cal per serving or just around 50. If someone could please clarify that before I eat the whole cake by myself, Iโ€™d appreciate it

    Thank you so much for this amazing recipe. Iโ€™ll be doing it again!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      So glad you enjoyed it, Alexa!

  3. Tanya says:

    5 stars
    I stumbled upon this recipe on Pinterest over the weekend and decided to try it with a small tweak. I swapped out the vegetable oil for coconut oil, and it turned out amazing. It had a wonderfully moist and fluffy texture with a perfectly crispy crust straight out of the oven. Needless to say, it disappeared in no time!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      So glad you enjoyed the recipe, Tanya!

  4. Reema says:

    5 stars
    My search for the best banana bread is finally over!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      So glad you’ve found The One ;)

  5. Annelise says:

    Hi! Any chance you could share the original version of this recipe that had olive oil and honey. It has been my go to for years and I think I have it memorized but would love to have it on hand again.

    Thank you!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Hi Annelise! This is the original recipe that hasn’t changed. I don’t have a banana bread recipe that uses honey, but I do have several made with olive oil. You can search for “banana bread” in the search bar and you’ll find more than a dozen options!

  6. Tara says:

    Deeeelish! I used Kodiak mix instead of flour to add a little protein. Chopped up some dark chocolate instead of chips. It is a great recipe and I will definitely make again!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      So glad you enjoyed it, Tara!

  7. KRISTIN says:

    5 stars
    I have made this multiple times and it is awesome! My family loves it (especially with chocolate chips)

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      So glad you’re enjoying it, Kristin!

  8. Myriam says:

    5 stars
    I used only walnuts and it turned out totally delish! Iโ€™ll get the chocolate chips next time.

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      So glad you enjoyed the recipe, Myriam!

  9. Enid says:

    5 stars
    New favorite banana bread recipe. Highly recommend!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Glad you enjoyed it, Enid!

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