Description
Homemade greek yogurt banana bread delivers moist, tangy perfection with wholesome ingredients. Rich Mediterranean flavors and creamy texture invite warm comfort in each delightful slice you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Flour Components:
- 1 1/2 cups (150 g) oat flour
- 1/2 cup (50 g) almond flour
- 1/2 cup (50 g) protein powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 ripe bananas (about 7 ounces/200 grams in total)
- 2/3 cup (180 g) Greek yogurt (minimum 2% fat)
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup (80 milliliters) maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Spices and Extras:
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/16 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup (40 g) chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment at 350F (180C), lining a 20 cm loaf pan with parchment paper or lightly coating with oil to prevent sticking.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly mash ripe bananas until smooth, then integrate Greek yogurt, beaten egg, maple syrup, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, and a delicate pinch of salt, whisking until the mixture achieves a consistent texture.
- Gradually fold oat flour, almond flour, and baking powder into the liquid ingredients, ensuring even distribution. Optional chocolate chips can be stirred into the batter at this stage. Adjust consistency by adding extra flour if too liquid or a splash of milk if too dense, accounting for banana size variations.
- Carefully pour the banana bread mixture into the prepared pan, spreading evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, monitoring until a toothpick inserted into the center emerges clean and dry.
- Remove from oven and let the bread rest in the pan for approximately 10 minutes, then gently transfer to a wire cooling rack. Allow complete cooling before slicing to maintain structural integrity and optimal flavor profile.
Notes
- Choose ripe, spotty bananas for maximum sweetness and deeper banana flavor in your bread.
- Swap maple syrup with honey or agave nectar if preferred, maintaining the same liquid measurement.
- Use dairy-free Greek yogurt alternative for a vegan version, such as coconut or almond-based yogurt.
- Test bread doneness by gently pressing the center – it should spring back and feel firm when fully baked.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg