Description
A healthy and moist banana bread made without butter! Instead, it uses Greek yogurt and oil for a soft texture and rich flavor. Perfect for a lighter yet delicious treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (Chobani or Fage)
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (or honey/maple syrup)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (or whole wheat flour for a healthier option)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together mashed bananas, Greek yogurt, oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Combine mixtures: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Add mix-ins (optional): Gently fold in walnuts or chocolate chips if using.
- Bake: Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
- Overripe bananas provide natural sweetness and moisture.
- Use whole wheat flour for a fiber-rich version.
- Swap sugar for honey or maple syrup for a refined sugar-free option.
- Store at room temperature for 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Freezes well for up to 3 months—wrap tightly in plastic wrap and store in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50–60 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (out of 10)
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Banana bread without butter, healthy banana bread, Greek yogurt banana bread, oil-based banana bread