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When you crave a slice of classic banana bread and only banana bread will do, look no further than this Greek yogurt banana bread! With just the right amount of richness and sweetness, there’s a reason classic recipes are always in style.
The Best Greek Yogurt Banana Bread
Flavor Profile – Ripe bananas, melted butter, and a generous splash of vanilla give this bread the classic flavor you expect from banana bread.
Greek Yogurt – Greek yogurt lightens up the recipe and ensures a beautifully soft and tender crumb. Use room temperature Greek yogurt for the best results.
Bake – Bake this loaf for 50 to 55 minutes, or until bread is golden and springs back to the touch. A tester should come out clean or with a few crumbs attached. Let the bread cool in the loaf pan for 15 minutes, then carefully remove bread from pan and cool completely on a wire rack.
Serve – Studded with chopped pecans (or walnuts if you prefer!), my dream breakfast is a warm slice of banana bread topped with butter and a drizzle of honey. Enjoy!
More favorite homemade banana bread recipes:
- Easy Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
- Mocha Banana Bread
- Toffee Banana Bread
- Coconut Macadamia Banana Bread
Did you try this Greek Yogurt Banana Bread Recipe? Let me know by leaving a comment and rating below!
PrintGreek Yogurt Banana Bread
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf, 12 slices
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Description
Greek yogurt banana bread is the BEST classic banana bread recipe! Studded with chopped pecans, enjoy with butter and honey for the best breakfast!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup mashed ripe banana
- 3/4 cup plain fat-free Greek yogurt, at room temperature
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (or walnuts)
Topping
- 1 Tbsp Turbinado (raw sugar)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and spray a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan with nonstick spray.
- For the bread, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Make a well in the center of the mixture. Combine mashed banana, yogurt, melted butter, egg, and vanilla in a medium bowl; add to flour mixture and fold in until almost combined. Fold in pecans.
- Scrape batter into prepared pan and smooth with an offset spatula. Tap pan sharply to remove air bubbles, and sprinkle turbinado sugar over batter.
- Bake for 50 to 52 minutes, until bread is golden and springs back to the touch (if desired, tent with foil after 30 minutes of baking time to prevent over-browning). Bread is done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few crumbs attached. Cool in pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes; carefully remove bread from pan and cool completely.
This recipe turned out amazing. I used walnuts instead of pecans and the liquid from a can of chickpeas because I didn’t have eggs. I also added a sprinkle of cinnamon and chocolate chips to make it extra decadent. Best banana bread I’ve ever made!
Thanks so much, Lindsay! That’s great to hear. 🙂
Hi, Laura.
Made this too and my family loved it! 🙂 Would like to know if it’s ok to double the recipe and have the same result.
Thanks for sharing. 😉
Espie