Greek Yogurt Honey Banana Bread

by — October 3, 2026
3 minutes read

The photo shows a moist banana bread made with ripe bananas, Greek yogurt, honey and cinnamon. A reliable full version uses baking powder/soda, salt and a little butter or oil for structure and tenderness

Ingredients

  • 2 very ripe bananas, mashed

  • 2 large eggs

  • ½ cup (120 g) plain Greek yogurt

  • 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour

  • 2 tbsp honey

  • 1 tsp cinnamon

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • ½ tsp baking soda

  • ¼ tsp salt

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 2 tbsp melted butter or neutral oil

  • Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts/pecans, chocolate chips, or r

Method

  1. Heat oven to 175°C/350°F. Grease and line an 8×4-inch or 9×5-inch loaf pan.

  2. Mash bananas.

  3. Whisk in eggs, yogurt, honey, vanilla and melted butter/oil.

  4. In another bowl combine flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt.

  5. Gently fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients. Do not overmix.

  6. Fold in nuts/chocolate if using.

  7. Pour into pan and smooth the top.

  8. Bake 45–55 minutes. Start checking at 45 minutes. A toothpick should come out with a few moist crumbs, not wet batter.

  9. Cool in pan 15–20 minutes, then transfer to a rack and cool before slicing.

Nutrition / allergy notes

Approximate nutrition depends heavily on banana size, yogurt and add-ins. Nuts are optional; omit them for a nut-free loaf. For gluten-free, use a suitable 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.

Q&A

Can I omit honey? Yes, but the loaf will be less sweet.

Can I use oil instead of butter? Yes—use the same 2 tbsp.

Why very ripe bananas? Brown-spotted bananas provide more sweetness and stronger banana flavor.

Why is my loaf gummy? Excess moisture, underbaking, or overmixing can cause this. Bake until the center is set and a

Can I add nuts? Yes. Walnuts or pecans work particularly well; use about ½ cup.

The photo shows a moist banana bread made with ripe bananas, Greek yogurt, honey and cinnamon. A reliable full version uses baking powder/soda, salt and a little butter or oil for structure and tenderness.

Ingredients

  • 2 very ripe bananas, mashed

  • 2 large eggs

  • ½ cup (120 g) plain Greek yogurt

  • 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour

  • 2 tbsp honey

  • 1 tsp cinnamon

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • ½ tsp baking soda

  • ¼ tsp salt

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 2 tbsp melted butter or neutral oil

  • Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts/pecans, chocolate chips, or raisins Method

  1. Heat oven to 175°C/350°F. Grease and line an 8×4-inch or 9×5-inch loaf pan.

  2. Mash bananas.

  3. Whisk in eggs, yogurt, honey, vanilla and melted butter/oil.

  4. In another bowl combine flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt.

  5. Gently fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients. Do not overmix.

  6. Fold in nuts/chocolate if using.

  7. Pour into pan and smooth the top.

  8. Bake 45–55 minutes. Start checking at 45 minutes. A toothpick should come out with a few moist crumbs, not wet batter.

  9. Cool in pan 15–20 minutes, then transfer to a rack and cool before slicing.

Nutrition / allergy notes

Approximate nutrition depends heavily on banana size, yogurt and add-ins. Nuts are optional; omit them for a nut-free loaf. For gluten-free, use a suitable 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.

Q&A

Can I omit honey? Yes, but the loaf will be less sweet.

Can I use oil instead of butter? Yes—use the same 2 tbsp.

Why very ripe bananas? Brown-spotted bananas provide more sweetness and stronger banana flavor.

Why is my loaf gummy? Excess moisture, underbaking, or overmixing can cause this. Bake until the center is set and avoid overmixing.

Can I add nuts? Yes. Walnuts or pecans work particularly well; use about ½ cup.

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