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Greek Yogurt Banana Bread

A moist, tender banana bread made with mashed ripe bananas and creamy vanilla Greek yogurt.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 10 thick slices of bread

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup mashed banana about 2 to 3 very ripe bananas, measured to equal 1 cup
  • 1/2 cup vanilla Greek yogurt
  • 1 large egg
  • 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 5 tablespoons coconut oil melted, not hot
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar lightly packed
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/3 cup oat flour made by blending old-fashioned or quick oats
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar optional, for sprinkling on top

Equipment

  • 8.5 x 4.5-inch loaf pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • electric hand mixer
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Spatula
  • Blender or food processor

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour an 8.5 x 4.5-inch loaf pan and set aside.
  2. Peel and mash 2 to 3 very ripe bananas with a mixer until smooth and applesauce-like, then measure 1 cup and set aside.
  3. Place about a heaping 1/3 cup oats in a blender or food processor and blend until fine to make oat flour; measure a leveled 1/3 cup.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed banana, 1/2 cup vanilla Greek yogurt, 1 large egg, 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 5 tablespoons melted (but not hot) coconut oil, 2 tablespoons honey, and 1/2 cup lightly packed light brown sugar until smooth.
  5. Add 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, and the 1/3 cup oat flour on top of the wet mixture and whisk to combine.
  6. Add 1 cup all-purpose flour and stir, then use an electric hand mixer briefly and beat just until combined; do not overmix.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. If desired, sprinkle 2 tablespoons brown sugar evenly over the top for a sweeter crust.
  8. Bake for 45–60 minutes, until a fork or toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or the bread pulls away from the edges; if the top browns too quickly, tent loosely with foil.
  9. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool before slicing.

Notes

  • Measure the mashed banana after mashing for accuracy.
  • Make oat flour by blending oats until fine.
  • Melt coconut oil but allow it to cool slightly to avoid cooking the egg.
  • Do not overmix once the flour is added to keep the bread tender.
  • Optional: sprinkle brown sugar on top for a sweeter crust.