This Greek Yogurt Banana Snack Cake is a delightful and healthy twist on traditional banana bread. It combines ripe bananas with Greek yogurt for added moisture and protein, making it a perfect option for a quick snack or dessert.
This recipe is an easy banana dessert that yields a moist banana bread-like cake, ideal for using up ripe bananas. It’s a great way to enjoy a delicious treat while keeping it healthier.
Easy and Healthy Banana Cake Recipe
This banana snack cake is light and fluffy, thanks to the Greek yogurt, and is perfect for breakfast or as an afternoon snack. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and serves 8 people.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas, Greek yogurt, honey (or maple syrup), eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. If desired, fold in chopped nuts or chocolate chips.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy your healthy banana snack cake!
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 8 slices
- Calories: 180kcal
- Fat: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
