Nick's Banana Bread

Indulge in the ultimate comfort of *Nick's Banana Bread*, a moist and flavorful classic that’s elevated with rich ingredients and simple techniques. Made with three ripe bananas for natural sweetness and depth, this recipe combines the creaminess of melted butter, the tangy kick of Greek yogurt, and warm notes of cinnamon for a perfectly tender crumb. Customize your loaf with optional mix-ins like crunchy walnuts or gooey chocolate chips to suit your taste. Quick to prep and baked in just an hour, this banana bread is ideal for breakfast, a snack, or dessert. Whether served warm with a pat of butter or enjoyed on its own, this recipe is sure to become a go-to favorite in your kitchen.

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 3 large ripe bananas
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter
• 0.75 cup granulated sugar
• 0.25 cup brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 0.5 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
• 0.5 cup chocolate chips (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.

Step 3

Melt the unsalted butter in the microwave or on the stovetop, then add it to the mashed bananas and mix well.

Step 4

Stir in the granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until fully combined.

Step 5

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.

Step 6

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 7

Fold in the Greek yogurt to ensure the batter stays moist and tender.

Step 8

If using, gently fold in the chopped walnuts and/or chocolate chips for added texture and flavor.

Step 9

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.

Step 11

Remove the banana bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.

Step 12

Transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1212.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3384.9

Total Fat 126.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 51.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 502.1mg	0%
Sodium 2656.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 530.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.9g	0%
Total Sugars 285.7g
Protein 60.8g	0%

Vitamin D 80IU	0%
Calcium 336.0mg	0%
Iron 19.6mg	0%
Potassium 2514.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 32.5%

Protein: 6.9%

Carbs: 60.6%