Yogurt Banana Bread

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The moist texture of yogurt banana bread will have you eating this sweet and healthy treat, morning, noon, and night.

It’s hard to say for sure when banana bread came into existence; however, historians believe it may have been around the time of the Great Depression when no one wanted to waste any food. That same time period was also when baking powder became available on grocery store shelves, which is essential for baking an excellent banana bread. Either way, overripe bananas made their way into quick breads, and the recipe stuck.

In more recent times, as many of us want to find healthier avenues to enjoy the treats we love, yogurt banana bread emerged and is now one of the most popular ways to bake sweet and moist banana bread.

This recipe is my go-to for the best possible banana bread. The great part is that it’s a healthier version than some other recipes, yet it tastes like I am eating something I shouldn’t be. My favorite way to indulge is with a slice of yogurt banana bread covered in honey early in the morning as I sip my coffee. For an added protein boost to start your day, try our high-protein banana bread, or sugar-free banana bread for a no sugar diet.

Is Yogurt Banana Bread Healthy?

How can something so sweet be healthy? Thankfully, with a few swaps for traditional ingredients (like olive oil instead of butter or other oils), yogurt banana bread has some health benefits. The use of olive oil is better for your heart; Greek yogurt in the recipe is full of protein, a necessary nutrient for healthy cells and muscles, and organic coconut sugar is a natural sweetener that although processed, isn’t as refined as white sugar.

Still, our yogurt banana bread can be adapted even further to suit special diets. For vegans, replace the eggs with unsweetened applesauce (1/4 cup per egg). Gluten-free bakers can enjoy this yummy bread by substituting the flour with a cup-for-cup blended gluten-free baking flour.

Are the sliced bananas on top necessary?

If you run out of bananas after mashing up what you need for the bread batter, it’s okay to skip the sliced bananas on top. However, you will be missing out. The sliced bananas bake beautifully into the bread, and the result is a wonderful soft surprise when you bite into the top layer. They bring additional sweetness and moisture to the bread. It may not be a necessity, but it’s one of the many things that make this recipe unique and one that you will want to file away for regular use.

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups whole wheat flour for a healthier alternative
• 3/4 cup organic coconut sugar a natural sweetener
• 1/2 tsp Himalayan pink salt rich in minerals
• 1 tsp baking soda for rise
• 1 tsp baking powder also for rise
• 2 large eggs free-range for ethical eating
• 6 oz Greek yogurt plain, non-fat for added protein
• 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil a heart-healthy fat
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract for a rich flavor
• 2 ripe bananas mashed (plus additional banana slices for topping, optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

Heat

Preheat your oven to 350°F. Prepare an 8″ or 9″ bread pan with olive oil or non-stick spray.

Mix

Combine whole wheat flour, coconut sugar, pink salt, baking soda, and baking powder in a bowl.

Blend

Mash the bananas in a separate bowl. Stir in eggs, Greek yogurt, olive oil, and vanilla extract.

Combine

Gently fold the dry mix into the wet ingredients.

Bake

Pour the batter into the pan, decorate with banana slices, and bake for 45-55 minutes until golden brown.

Cool

Allow it to cool for 15 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack till completely cool.

Devour!

FAQs & Tips

Serving Suggestions

Enjoy yogurt banana bread any time of the day. As mentioned, I love it with some honey and a cup of coffee in the morning. Add a hard-boiled egg to that, and you’ve got a protein-packed breakfast.

If you have kids that come home from school ready to devour everything in the pantry, set out some freshly sliced yogurt banana bread with Nutella or peanut butter. They’ll love the combination and you’ll be happy they avoided the bags of chips.

Yogurt banana bread also makes a guilt-free dessert. Try a dollop of our dairy-free vegan caramel sauce on a piece of yogurt banana bread, and you’ll never look at banana bread the same way again.

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Yogurt Banana Bread

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 55 minutes minutes

Total Time 1 hour hour 10 minutes minutes

Servings 12

Calories 192kcal

Author FoodFaithFitness

Ingredients

• 2 cups whole wheat flour for a healthier alternative
• 3/4 cup organic coconut sugar a natural sweetener
• 1/2 tsp Himalayan pink salt rich in minerals
• 1 tsp baking soda for rise
• 1 tsp baking powder also for rise
• 2 large eggs free-range for ethical eating
• 6 oz Greek yogurt plain, non-fat for added protein
• 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil a heart-healthy fat
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract for a rich flavor
• 2 ripe bananas mashed (plus additional banana slices for topping, optional)

Instructions

• Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F. Embrace your inner baker by lightly greasing an 8″ or 9″ bread pan with a dab of olive oil or a coat of non-stick spray.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, coconut sugar, pink salt, baking soda, and baking powder. This blend of dry ingredients will form the foundation of your bread’s structure.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
• In a separate, medium-sized bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Whisk in the eggs, Greek yogurt, olive oil, and vanilla extract. This concoction will ensure your bread is moist and flavorful.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
• Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Stir until just combined to avoid overworking the batter, which can lead to a denser bread.
• Pour the batter into the prepared pan. For an extra touch of charm, add a few banana slices on top. Slide into the oven and bake for 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is a lovely golden brown.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
• Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely. This patience will reward you with perfect slices.

Nutrition

Calories: 192kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 224mg | Potassium: 207mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 55IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 1mg

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Organic food does not use pesticides or fertilizers. Inorganic foods contain these chemicals, which may cause health problems.

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Inorganic food can include meat, fish eggs, buttermilk cheese, buttermilk, yogurt, honey grains, vegetables, fruits spices, and herbs.

Organic refers to how an agricultural product was grown. Organic farming is based on natural methods, soil amendments, and crop growth. Conventional farming uses pesticides, fertilizers, and chemicals.

Foods labeled as organic must meet strict guidelines by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). According to the National Organic Program Standards all organic food must be free of banned materials such as antibiotics growth hormones genetically modified organisms GMOs, and industrial solvents. Organic food must also be free from toxic chemicals, petroleum based fertilizers, sewage effluents and ionizing radiation.

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These are some of the terms that you will see when you shop for organic products

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• GMO-Free: This means that no product ingredient contains genetically engineered organisms.
• Certified Organic is a certification that the ingredients of the recipe were grown using sustainable methods.

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Organic food is the fastest-growing industry today. Even though we have come a long ways from our roots there is still plenty of room for growth.

Organic products are the future. Organic products are safer, more sustainable, and cheaper for consumers.

They are also generally more expensive. That's why we created the Organic Food Index. We wanted the ability to identify which foods are currently most popular and whether these trends have changed.

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According to the USDA, organic production increased by 10% last year alone. 9% now comes from organic foods in the United States.

Organic food is certainly on the rise but consumers are still not able to afford it. According to the Organic Trade Association, (OTA), organic food retail prices are nearly twice as expensive than conventional options.

The organic food sector is growing faster than other segments of the food supply. If you look closely at the data, it will be apparent that organic food consumption has steadily increased since 2009.

According to OTA's data, organic products sold in supermarkets grew at 14% between 2010 - 2011.

This increase is due to consumers' demand for healthier foods. It is why organic food sales are growing across all ages.

Younger generations are also leading the way in organic food choices. Millennials have twice the likelihood of buying organic food as baby boomers. Young adults aged below 35 account for 25%.

Why is organic food so important?

Organic produce is important for our health. Organic produce is the best way to eat healthy foods. It's healthier for us as well as more environmentally-friendly because it doesn’t rely on pesticides, fertilizers, or other chemicals.

Organic farming relies on natural methods to cultivate crops, without the use of harmful chemicals. This makes organic farming safer for both humans and animals. You are helping the planet and yourself by choosing organic food.

Organic food has many benefits that go beyond health. We are all well aware of how harmful processed food can make our bodies feel. However, organic fruits & vegetables aren’t treated with chemical sprays. That means that they taste fresher, look brighter and last longer too.

Organic food is so important. Because it's not only healthy for you, it's healthier for the world.

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Organic foods do not use pesticides, artificial fertilizers, hormones or antibiotics. Organic foods contain more nutrients like vitamins A, C and E, as well as omega-3 fatty oils. These ingredients are good for our bodies as well as the planet.

Organic foods are grown with sustainable agricultural practices that help to preserve soil quality, and increase biological diversity. They are produced without harmful chemicals, irradiation, or sewage sludge.

Organics are often associated with produce. However, organic products can include dairy, meat, poultry and eggs as well as personal care items and pet food.

The USDA defines organic as crops that are grown according to federal standards. Non-organic methods cannot be used by farmers to grow these foods. They can use approved natural pest control methods such as crop rotation, cover cropping and organic animal feed.

Additionally, the farmer must adhere to guidelines concerning the amount of fertilizer and pesticide that he uses during the growing seasons and how he rotates his fields among various crops. GMOs (genetically modified organisms), synthetic growth hormones and insecticides as well as synthetic fertilizers are prohibited by farmers.

Produces labelled as 100% organic meet all requirements. But some farms do not label their products as 100% organic because it would confuse consumers. They will instead label their product "made with organic ingredients." "

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• To provide the highest quality products and services to every customer, with a dedicated workforce that puts the customer first and takes the extra step to achieve 100% customer satisfaction and loyalty. (hollinsorganic.com)
• Popular clothing brands, like Patagonia, are labelled as organic by using 100 percent organic cotton for many of their styles. (en.wikipedia.org)
• When packaged products indicate they are “made with organic [specific ingredient or food group],” they contain at least 70% organically produced ingredients. (usda.gov)
• As for organic meat, regulations require that animals be raised in living conditions that accommodate their natural behaviours (like the ability to graze on pasture), fed 100% organic feed and forage, and not administered antibiotics or hormones. (usda.gov)

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1. Health benefits. Nonorganic produce has more chemicals than organic. Organic produce is healthier. This means it's less likely to cause allergies and sensitivities. It also means that you consume less toxic chemicals and carcinogens.
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4. Taste. Because they are picked at their peak ripeness and then shipped long distances to supermarkets, conventional fruits and vegetables can often taste bland. Organic produce tastes sweeter and more rich because it was picked when it was still young.
5. Nutrition. Many conventional processed foods contain harmful substances like BPA and GMOs. These harmful substances can be avoided by sticking to whole foods like meat, eggs, fish and nuts as well as seeds, beans, fruits, vegetables, and herbs.

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