This Healthy Banana Bread is made with Greek yogurt in place of butter and sweetened with just bananas and maple syrup. It’s delicious and makes a great pre-run or pre-workout snack!
Why You’ll Love Healthy Banana Bread
This is my favorite healthy banana bread recipe that is great for a pre-run or pre-workout snack! Traditional banana bread can be higher in fat, especially for the big slice I want to eat before a run. Eating too much fat before working out doesn’t sit well, which is why I made this banana bread using Greek yogurt instead of butter. It keeps the bread moist with less fat and adds a little extra protein.
Ingredients
- Ripe bananas: must have bananas for banana bread! Bananas provide flavor, sweetness, and moisture.
- Greek yogurt: replaces butter. It adds moisture, reduces the fat, and adds some protein.
- Eggs: help to bind ingredients together.
- Maple syrup: for sweetness and flavor. This is lightly sweetened. Adjust the amount to your preference. You can also use honey.
- Olive oil: a small amount for some fat for a soft texture.
- Vanilla extract: for flavor.
- All-purpose flour: makes a soft, moist bread.
- Baking soda: neutralizes the acidity of the yogurt and bananas to help with a good rise of the bread.
- Baking powder: adds extra leavening to create a light bread crumb.
- Salt: enhances the flavor of the bread and helps with the texture.
- Cinnamon: for flavor.
How to Make Healthy Banana Bread
Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease or line a 9-inch by 5-inch loaf pan.
In a large mixing bowl, mash bananas. Then, add Greek yogurt, eggs, maple syrup, oil, and vanilla. Whisk until well combined.
Add flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon to mixture. Stir to combine.
Pour mixture into a loaf pan. Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until an inserted toothpick comes out mostly clean. Let cool before slicing.
Tips
- Add in nuts or chocolate chips, or both! I kept it simple since I like eating it before a run.
- Store Healthy Banana Bread at room temperature for optimal flavor and texture. Once bread has cooled, store it in an airtight container or wrap it in plastic wrap. It will last 3-4 days at room temperature.
- If storing in the refrigerator, wrap bread tightly in plastic wrap or keep in a covered container. It will last up to 10 days in the refrigerator.
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- Healthy Lemon Banana Blueberry Oat Muffins
- Healthy Strawberry and Cream Cheese Muffins
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- Blueberry, Flaxseed, & Greek Yogurt Scones
Healthy Banana Bread [made with Greek yogurt]
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas (~ 1 1/2 cups mashed)
- 3/4 cup Greek yogurt, nonfat or lowfat
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease or line a 9-inch by 5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, mash bananas. Then, add Greek yogurt, eggs, maple syrup, oil, and vanilla. Whisk until well combined.
- Add flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon to mixture. Stir to combine.
- Pour mixture into a loaf pan. Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until an inserted toothpick comes out mostly clean. Let cool before slicing.
Notes
- Add in nuts or chocolate chips, or both! I kept it simple since I like eating it before a run.
- Store Healthy Banana Bread at room temperature for optimal flavor and texture. Once bread has cooled, store it in an airtight container or wrap it in plastic wrap. It will last 3-4 days at room temperature.
- If storing in the refrigerator, wrap bread tightly in plastic wrap or keep in a covered container. It will last up to 10 days in the refrigerator.
