A soft and moist banana bread made with Greek yogurt and a sweet cinnamon swirl, perfect for breakfast or a comforting snack.
Author:Emily
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:55 minutes
Total Time:1 hour 10 minutes
Yield:8 servings
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
3 ripe bananas, mashed
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup sugar (for swirl)
1 tablespoon cinnamon (for swirl)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
In a bowl, mash the bananas and mix with Greek yogurt, granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients until just mixed.
In a small bowl, mix the swirl sugar and cinnamon.
Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan, sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar mixture, then add the remaining batter and top with the rest of the swirl mixture.
Use a knife to gently swirl the cinnamon mixture into the batter.
Bake for 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Allow to cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor and sweetness.
You can substitute vegetable oil with melted butter for a richer taste.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.