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

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.

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!

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).

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 Smoothies and more early a.m. favorites.

Watch how easy this recipe comes together:
How to Make Banana Bread with Greek Yogurt (No-Fail Recipe!)
Not sure what to do with those gross, overripe bananas? Don’t toss ’em. Turn them into the #1 recipe for moist Greek Yogurt Banana Bread. Super fluffy, tangy and no mixer needed! FULL RECIPE 👉 https://www.justataste.com/greek-yogurt-banana-bread-recipe Quick hack: Underripe bananas? Stick ’em in the oven at 350°F for 10 minutes until they turn black and baby-food soft.
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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 350°F. 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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How to Make Banana Bread with Greek Yogurt (No-Fail Recipe!)
Not sure what to do with those gross, overripe bananas? Don't toss 'em. Turn them into the #1 recipe for moist Greek Yogurt Banana Bread. Super fluffy, tangy and no mixer needed! FULL RECIPE 👉 https://www.justataste.com/greek-yogurt-banana-bread-recipe Quick hack: Underripe bananas? Stick 'em in the oven at 350°F for 10 minutes until they turn black and baby-food soft.
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This one is a keeper!! Everyone who has had a taste just loves it!
Is it suggested to use the same recipe in a bread maker?
Hi! I haven’t tried this in a bread machine so I’m not sure.
Cooking for one so I’d love to make this in mini loaves where I can freeze some for later. How do you suggest I alter the cooking time for the smaller loaf pans?
So glad you asked, Danelle! We have a mini loaf recipe, which I’ve linked here: https://www.justataste.com/mini-banana-bread-loaves-recipe/
This one is a keeper!! Everyone who has had a taste just loves it!
So glad you enjoyed it, Dee!