Description
This moist and flavorful banana walnut bread is made with ripe bananas, Greek yogurt, and crunchy walnuts, offering a healthier twist on traditional banana bread. With a soft, fluffy interior and golden-brown exterior, it’s perfect for breakfast, a snack, or even as a lunchbox treat. Simple to make with pantry staples, this recipe will quickly become a family favorite.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
2 eggs (at room temperature)
2 ripe bananas, mashed
½ cup Greek yogurt
¼ cup agave syrup
¼ cup light brown sugar
½ cup walnuts (or other nuts like almonds or pecans)
Instructions
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Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 355°F (180°C) and grease a loaf pan with non-stick spray.
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Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, combine the flour and salt, and set aside.
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Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mash the bananas and mix with eggs, yogurt, agave syrup, and brown sugar until well combined.
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Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Add the baking soda to the banana mixture, then gently fold in the dry ingredients. Stir lightly, being careful not to overmix.
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Add Walnuts: Fold in the crushed walnuts, then pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Top with additional walnuts if desired.
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Bake: Bake for 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Cool: Let the bread cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
Nut Variations: Substitute walnuts with almonds, pecans, or hazelnuts for a different flavor profile.
Vegan Option: Use flax eggs in place of regular eggs and opt for dairy-free yogurt to make this banana bread vegan.
Additional Flavor: For extra flavor, you can add chocolate chips, dried fruit, or a dash of cinnamon to the batter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
