Healthy Banana Bread with Oats and Yogurt: Recipe

I really like banana bread, and I have to admit that I also enjoy buying it on impulse. However, here’s a recipe for healthy banana bread with oats and yogurt that not only tastes fantastic but is also a bit healthier than store-bought ones. Of course, treating yourself occasionally to something sweet from the store is perfectly fine. My grandmother often says that for the body to appreciate the good, it needs to know a little about the bad. I tend to agree, and it works for me too! 😄 Enough talk; let’s prepare this delicious healthy banana bread at home using oats and yogurt with this recipe.

Recipe

Ingredients in this recipe

• 3 mashed ripe bananas
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
• 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
• 1 large egg or 2 regular ones
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/2 cup oats
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon or more to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Step-by-step instructions

Step 1

• In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork or potato masher until smooth.

Step 2

• Add Greek yogurt, honey or maple syrup, melted coconut oil, egg, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Mix well until the ingredients are combined and a smooth mixture is formed.

Step 3

• In another bowl, mix whole wheat flour, oats, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Optionally, add chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the dry mixture.

Step 4

• Preheat the oven to 175 °C (350 °F). Grease the loaf tin with butter or line it with baking paper.

Step 5

• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing as you go. Once combined, avoid overmixing.

Step 6

• Pour the prepared dough into the pan, spreading it evenly and leveling the surface as needed.

Step 7

• Bake the banana bread for about 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Check after 40 minutes and then every 10 minutes, as baking times may vary.

Step 8

• Allow the baked banana bread to cool in the pan for 10 to 15 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

• After cooling, cut the banana bread into individual pieces and enjoy the great taste of this healthy banana bread with oats and yogurt.

Feel free to adjust the recipe according to your taste. Enjoy this banana bread alone or with friends—it’s not only delicious but also a slightly healthier option with the inclusion of whole wheat flour, oats, and Greek yogurt. You can make it a little different each time with your adjustments. If you have a favorite combination or tips for ingredients to add to banana bread, please share them with me!