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This Greek yogurt banana bread is the best you’ll ever make! It’s soft with buttery-like crumbs and the perfect balance of banana-bread flavor you crave. Plus, you can customize this recipe and add your favorite mix-ins like chopped walnuts or dark chocolate chips.
Banana Bread with Greek Yogurt
This recipe will be your new staple for perfect banana bread. Greek yogurt adds moisture and balances the sweetness of sugar and bananas to give your tastebuds a slice of heaven.
Hands down, there’s no better way to use those super ripe bananas on your counter than to make a loaf of banana bread. Each slice contains 240 calories; making it the perfect afternoon snack or an easy, make-ahead breakfast to enjoy with your morning coffee!
I like to use plain, unsweetened plain Greek yogurt, but you could also use traditional yogurt, sour cream, or vanilla-flavored yogurt. Any of these options add creaminess and contain the natural acids that react with baking soda to provide this bread lift and texture.
What Does Greek Yogurt do to Banana Bread
Adding Greek yogurt to a banana bread recipe will add incredible moisture, reduce the total fat in the recipe, and react with the baking soda to give it a light texture with soft crumbs. By the way, Greek Yogurt Pancakes are another breakfast option to use this high protein ingredient first thing in the morning. They’re fluffy & delicious, just like this bread!
Ingredients
Before making any substitutions, here’s the list of ingredients you’ll need from the pantry and fridge to make this Greek yogurt banana bread. The measurements are at the end of the post, but first, check this out:
- over-ripe bananas: try using bananas with dark peels and lots of spots. They are sweeter and easier to mash.
- Greek yogurt: adds moisture and makes the bread super light. See more ways to use Greek yogurt here.
- butter: adds delicious flavor and makes the bread moist.
- white sugar: thanks to super ripe bananas, we don’t need as much sugar. You could also use brown sugar.
- eggs: needed to bind the ingredients.
- vanilla extract: goes great with the banana flavor.
- all-purpose flour: essential for volume, or you can make this gluten-free banana bread by using 1:1 all-purpose gluten-free flour.
- baking soda: reacts with the acids in the Greek yogurt and helps the batter rise.
- salt: enhances the flavors of banana, sugar, butter, and vanilla extract.
Short on a few ingredients? Try making banana bread with pancake mix instead!
What if I don’t have ripe bananas?
If you don’t have overripe bananas but have a couple of frozen bananas in the freezer, you can use those to make this banana bread.
Once they’re thawed, mash them with a fork and stir into the rest of the wet ingredients. Easy peasy.
How to Bake Banana Bread with Greek Yogurt
Banana bread is easy to make; mix the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients and bake to perfection! Here’s exactly what to do for perfect banana bread:
- Preheat the oven
Grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper. - Combine
Mash the bananas in a large bowl. Add the Greek yogurt, melted butter, eggs, and whisk until smooth. Add the sugar and vanilla, and stir to combine. - Sift the dry ingredients
Sift the flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate large bowl. - Make the batter
Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and stir until just combined. - Bake to perfection!
Bake for 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. - Let it rest
Remove the banana bread from the oven and cool 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
A little trick to keep in mind if your loaf is browning too quickly in the oven is to cover it with a piece of tin foil. It will prevent the top from drying out and turning dark brown.
First time making Greek Yogurt Banana Bread? Watch this recipe video to see it done step-by-step.
More Breakfast Bread Ideas
Breakfast breads make a delicious and simple breakfast idea you can bake ahead and enjoy all week long. Once you try this Greek yogurt banana bread, give this Chocolate Chip Banana Bread and this Double Chocolate Chip Banana Bread a test. Choco lovers will devour them!
This Blueberry Oat Bread is another tasty breakfast you’ll want to try. Or would you crave this Applesauce Bread or an Easy Peach Bread first? Go ahead and bake any of them, you won’t be disappointed!
Easy Greek Yogurt Banana Bread
Watch how it’s made:
Ingredients
- 2 large ripe bananas, about 1 ½ cups mashed
- ½ cup Greek yogurt, vanilla or plain
- ½ cup butter, melted
- ½ cup white sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
Prep:
- Preheat the oven to 350F, grease a loaf pan, or line it with parchment paper.
Make the batter:
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas. Add the Greek yogurt, melted butter, and eggs. Whisk to combine. Add the sugar and vanilla, and mix.
- In another bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients bowl until just combined. Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan.
Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 55 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Around minute 40, if the top of the loaf is getting too brown, cover it with a piece of tin foil and continue to bake.
- Remove it from the oven and allow it to cool down for 15 minutes before removing it from the pan and slicing.
amy liu dong says
This bread looks so soft, fluffy, and delicious.
I can’t wait to make this at home.
Jaleah says
This banana bread recipe was amazing!! The perfect texture.
Nicole says
I love using Greek yogurt in place of sour cream. It makes the bread just as tender as if you’d used sour cream.
Vicky says
I made this Greek yogurt banana bread over the weekend and it was so moist with just the right amount of sweetness! Loved that it used Greek yogurt for a little protein boost too.
Nora says
This banana bread looks so soft and irresistible! I love that you used Greek yogurt for extra moisture—such a great idea. And the mix-in options make it even more fun. Definitely trying this with dark chocolate chips next time I have overripe bananas!
Jayla says
Delicious fluffy loaf of bread!
TIFFANY says
Does this need to be kept in fridge? It is soooo good!!!
Laura Fuentes says
Banana bread keeps for 24h on the counter in an airtight container or in the fridge for 3-4 days -if it lasts that long. Enjoy!
Kathryn says
Loved this banana bread with greek yogurt recipe. I twas so moist and delish!
Cindi says
This is the best of the best banana breads I have made through the years! Not Overly sweet, just perfect. I have banana trees in my yard and there are times when they are busting out everywhere and I need to start baking! I make my own yogurt and that worked out just perfectly. Also, the directions and simplicity of the recipe make it again, PERFECT!
Rosanne Boik says
I make this monthly & add walnuts or chocolate chips!
Janey says
This greek yogurt banana bread was sooo moist and tasty!
Susanne Prior says
I use brown cow maple yogurt and hands down is the BEST banana bread ever!!!! Try it!!! ❤️
Bella says
So yummy!
Anne says
Turned out so moist!
Janet says
Delicious banana bread recipe!
Jade says
Loved this banana bread.
Susan says
So so good
Tara says
Soooo fluffy and delicious!
Janna says
Excellent greek yogurt banana bread!!
Lina says
Moist and delish!
Jackie says
Wonderful banana bread, super moist!
Rosanne says
YUM! This recipe is so easy & SO tasty!!
Beth says
Loved this recipe!
Elle says
Best banana bread EVER!
Estella says
This was a great recipe for Greek yogurt banana bread. Will make it again.
Leola says
I love this recipe, it is perfect and it turned out great.
Amber says
Theeee best!!! So moist!!!
Pblover says
Hello! Could you make these in muffin forms? I have seen the other recipe and were wondering if I would need to do that recipe instead, could I use all purpose flour to that one? If I can make muffins using this recipe, how long should it be in the oven and what temp if I’m gonna make these into muffins? Recommendations?
Laura Fuentes says
Yes, you could turn this exact recipe into muffins by baking them in a regular muffin pan at 350F for 22-25 minutes. Enjoy!
Leslie says
First time making banana bread. This recipe was so easy and delicious.
Kate says
This recipe worked perfectly! My bananas were a little small but it still turned out beautifully. I also used vegetable oil to replace some of the butter, used cinnamon sugar in place of the white sugar, and added a pinch of nutmeg.
Next time I will try and replace one of the bananas with grated apple (with juice squeezed out) for a different flavour.
Bonnie says
Best banana bread with Greek yogurt I’ve made.
Speechie says
Hi! I would love to make two loafs? What do you recommend I do? 🙂
Laura Fuentes says
You can double the recipe and pour into two loaf pans. They can be baked at the same time side by side. Enjoy!
Courtney Amburgey Corboy says
I am a HUGE fan of this recipe. Baked for just 45 minutes. Split sugar into 1/2 brown sugar/ 1/2 white sugar. Substituted All purpose flour with Self-rising flour because it’s what I had, adjusted baking soda/salt for this (thanks, Google). SO YUM. Very fluffy, and crispy slight crunch of a top. <3 Feeling good about the slight added protein with 5% fat Fage Greek yogurt.
Shelly says
Delicious! Best banana bread recipe made with Greek yogurt I’ve tried. I used plain, nonfat Greek yogurt and the bread turned out great. Not overly sweet and super moist. Thanks for sharing!
Laura Fuentes says
Thank you for sharing how much you enjoyed this recipe, Shelly!
Marie says
Absolutely amazing! My favorite go-to recipe! I’ve already made this once & am now making it for the second time. 50 minutes at 350 was perfect for my first loaf, golden brown on top. For my second go around I’m going to take it out a little earlier than 50 minutes.
This bread is perfectly moist. I opted for brown sugar & added chocolate chips & it’s still amazing!!!!
Laura Fuentes says
Thank you for sharing how much you enjoyed this recipe!
Nichole says
Tasty, easy recipe that was fairly quick to whip up. I added a pinch of cinnamon for personal preference. And then ended up making muffins from the batter (easier for my kids to handle). Baked for 25 min @ 350. Turned out perfect!
Tim says
231 calories per slice!?
Laura Fuentes says
Give or take, depending on the brand of ingredients you purchase, yes (10-slices per loaf). I Hope you enjoy it!
trudi in seattle says
boom! appetizing, crunchy, smooth, and perfectly golden top, super dense and rich loaf w plenty of moisture. cooked at 350 for 55 minutes, as directed, and (amazingly, banana bread recipes notoriously need adjusting), it was perfectly done, right on time. i opted to use white sugar, and honey flavored greek yogurt. used 4 medium bananas, as they weren’t crazy-ripe/mushy… used unsalted butter, and the 1/2 tsp salt + 1 tsp baking soda called for gave the bread plenty of saltiness. fab recipe, thank you so much for sharing!
Laura Fuentes says
Thank you for sharing how much you enjoyed this greek yogurt banana bread, Trudi!
Karen Campbell says
This was very good. I used vanilla bean Greek yogurt and I added walnuts just because. Will def make again thank you
Lora says
Do you think a sugar substitute would work like swerve??
Laura Fuentes says
Yes, swerve will work since it’s used 1:1 and performs like sugar.
Kim says
This yogurt banana bread is so moist & Tasty!