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Healthy Banana Bread with Greek Yogurt and Oats Recipe

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This Healthy Banana Bread recipe offers a moist, flavorful loaf made with wholesome ingredients like ripe bananas, Greek yogurt, oats, and white whole wheat flour. Naturally sweetened with maple syrup and brown sugar, this banana bread is a nutritious twist on a classic favorite, perfect for breakfast or a wholesome snack.

  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 1 loaf (approximately 8 slices)

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup (115g) plain or vanilla Greek yogurt
  • 2 medium-size (200g or 1 cup) ripe bananas, mashed
  • 6 tablespoons (90ml) maple syrup or honey
  • 1/4 cup (50g) brown sugar, coconut sugar or 2 tablespoons Splenda brown sugar blend
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup (60g) quick oats
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 1/4 cup (150g) white whole wheat flour

Optional Add-ins

  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • Dried fruit
  • Chopped nuts

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350ºF (176ºC) and lightly grease a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, lightly beat the eggs until the yolks break apart. Whisk in the Greek yogurt, mashed bananas, maple syrup, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until you achieve a smooth mixture.
  3. Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in the quick oats, baking soda, and ground cinnamon. Then gently fold in the white whole wheat flour until just combined to avoid overmixing.
  4. Incorporate Optional Add-ins: If using chocolate chips, dried fruit, or nuts, toss them with about 1 tablespoon of flour to prevent sinking, then gently fold into the batter.
  5. Fill Pan and Add Toppings: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan. For a decorative touch, sprinkle additional chocolate chips on top if using.
  6. Bake the Bread: Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 45 minutes. After 30 minutes, loosely cover the loaf with aluminum foil to prevent excessive browning on the top and sides.
  7. Cool and Store: Remove the banana bread from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the pan placed on a wire rack. Store covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 1 week. For best flavor, enjoy on day 2 when the flavors have melded. To freeze, wrap tightly and store up to 3 months.

Notes

  • Use white whole wheat flour for a lighter texture, or substitute with all-purpose or whole wheat flour as preferred.
  • The banana bread tastes best after resting for 1-2 days to allow flavors to develop fully.
  • Adding chocolate chips or nuts can enhance texture and flavor but is optional.
  • For freezing, wrap the cooled bread in plastic wrap and aluminum foil, then thaw at room temperature before serving.
  • Author: Amelia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Baking
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Fat

Find it online: https://recipesvibe.com/healthy-banana-bread-with-greek-yogurt-and-oats-recipe/