This mouthwatering banana bread is everything you could want in a sweet treat. It's moist, flavorful, and topped with a crunchy oat streusel that adds a perfect texture to each bite. Whether you enjoy it for breakfast with your morning coffee or as a dessert after dinner, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork.
- Add the melted butter, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract to the bowl with the mashed bananas. Mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the Greek yogurt until fully incorporated into the batter.
- In a small bowl, combine the rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, and cold cubed butter. Use your fingers or a fork to blend the ingredients until crumbly.
- Pour the banana bread batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle the oat streusel topping evenly over the batter.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
- Remove the banana bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Interesting Facts
Bananas are an excellent source of potassium, vitamin C, and vitamin B6.
The term 'streusel' comes from the German word 'streuen,' which means 'to sprinkle.'
Adding Greek yogurt to the banana bread batter makes it extra moist and tender.