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katya bou

Banana Bread Recipe with Greek Yogurt

Discover the secret to super moist banana bread with Greek yogurt as the key ingredient, resulting in an unbelievably delicate crumb that stays soft for days.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour unbleached
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon optional, but highly recommended
Wet Ingredients & Fats
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter melted and slightly cooled (or use coconut oil for a healthy substitution)
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar packed (or a mix of granulated sugar and brown sugar for a lighter crumb)
  • 2 large Eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 3 medium Ripe Bananas about 1.5 cups mashed
  • 1/2 cup Plain Full-Fat Greek Yogurt the key to the ultra-moist crumb
Optional Add-ins
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Walnuts or Pecans
  • 1/2 cup Chocolate Chips mini or standard

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation and Mashing the Bananas
  1. Set your slow cooker to low and grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy lifting. Mash the ripe bananas with a fork until mostly smooth.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon (if using). Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the slightly cooled melted butter and brown sugar together until combined. Add the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, beating until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  4. Gently stir in the mashed bananas and Greek yogurt until barely combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix only until just combined and no streaks of flour remain. Fold in optional add-ins if using.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean or with minimal moist crumbs.
  7. Allow the loaf to cool in the slow cooker for 10 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Calories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 12g

Notes

This slow cooker adaptation bakes a moist loaf without drying out. Store tightly wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze slices for up to 3 months. For best results, use very ripe bananas.
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