Print
clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon

Chocolate Chunk Greek Yogurt Banana Bread Recipe

★★★★★

4.7 from 59 reviews
  • Author: Ben
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 12 slices 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This moist and flavorful Chocolate Chunk Greek Yogurt Banana Bread combines the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with the tangy creaminess of Greek yogurt, enriched with whole wheat pastry flour and studded with rich semi-sweet chocolate chunks. Finished with a luscious cinnamon butter spread, it’s a perfect treat for breakfast or an indulgent snack.

Ingredients

Scale

Banana Bread

  • 4 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 1/4 cup mashed)
  • 1/2 cup plain whole milk Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup salted butter or coconut oil, melted
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
  • 2 eggs, at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour or all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chunks

Cinnamon Butter

  • 1 stick salted butter, at room temperature (about 1/2 cup)
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350° F (175° C) and grease a 9×5 inch bread pan thoroughly to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas, plain Greek yogurt, melted butter or coconut oil, maple syrup or honey, eggs, and vanilla extract. Stir these together until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
  3. Add Dry Ingredients: Add the whole wheat pastry flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt to the wet ingredients. Mix gently until just combined to prevent overmixing, which can make the bread dense.
  4. Fold in Chocolate Chunks: Carefully fold in the semi-sweet or dark chocolate chunks, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.
  5. Bake the Bread: Pour the batter into the prepared bread pan and smooth the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center emerges clean and the bread is set.
  6. Cool the Bread: Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes. This resting period helps it firm up for slicing.
  7. Prepare Cinnamon Butter: While the bread cools, beat together the softened salted butter, pure maple syrup, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon in a bowl until creamy and well combined.
  8. Serve: Slice the banana bread and serve warm with a generous smear of the cinnamon butter for a delicious treat.

Notes

  • For a dairy-free version, use coconut oil instead of butter, and choose a dairy-free yogurt.
  • If you prefer a sweeter bread, increase the maple syrup or honey slightly.
  • Make sure bananas are very ripe for maximum sweetness and moisture.
  • The cinnamon butter can be stored in the refrigerator and brought back to room temperature before serving.
  • You can substitute whole wheat pastry flour with all-purpose flour if preferred.
  • Use room temperature eggs to help create a consistent batter.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55 minutes
  • Category: Baking
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: banana bread, greek yogurt banana bread, chocolate chunk banana bread, cinnamon butter, healthy banana bread, whole wheat banana bread, breakfast bread, easy banana bread recipe

Did you make this recipe?

Share a photo and tag us — we can't wait to see what you've made!

Find it online: https://kitchenwithben.com/chocolate-chunk-greek-yogurt-banana-bread-recipe/