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Greek Yogurt Banana Oat Bread

A moist and flavorful banana bread enhanced with Greek yogurt and oats, perfect for a delightful treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients
  • 2 large eggs Fresh eggs recommended.
  • 1/2 cup plain 2% Greek yogurt Non-fat yogurt doesn't work as well.
  • 2 medium-size ripe bananas, mashed Ripe when they appear brown and soft.
  • 6 Tbsp maple syrup Optional if cutting down on sugar.
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar (optional) Adjust according to your sweetness preference.
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract Enhances flavor.
Dry Ingredients
  • 3/4 cup quick oats Regular or old-fashioned oats can be used.
  • 1 tsp baking soda Essential for rising.
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon Adds warmth to flavor.
  • 1 1/4 cup white whole wheat flour Can substitute with all-purpose flour.
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips or dried fruit or nuts (optional) Choose your favorite mix-ins.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350ºF (176ºC) and lightly grease a 9 x 5 (23cm x 13cm) bread pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, lightly beat the eggs until yolks are broken.
  3. Whisk in the yogurt, mashed bananas, maple syrup, brown sugar (if using), and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Stir in oats, baking soda, and cinnamon until well combined.
  5. Gently fold in the flour until just combined; do not overmix.
  6. If using, fold in chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit at this point.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  2. Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

Notes

Serve warm, optionally with honey drizzle or butter. Pay attention to ingredient measurements for best results.