Greek Yogurt Banana Bread with Brown Sugar Pecan Glaze

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A close-up of two slices of moist banana bread stacked on a wooden surface.

Greek Yogurt Banana Bread with Brown Sugar Pecan Glaze

Moist Greek yogurt banana bread topped with a simple pecan glaze

Course Bread, Breakfast, Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword Greek Yogurt Banana Bread with Brown Sugar Pecan Glaze

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 50

Total Time 1 5

Servings slices

Calories 270kcal

Author Ksenia Prints

Equipment

9x5-inch loaf pan
Parchment paper optional
Mixing bowls
Whisk
Spatula
Measuring Cups and Spoons
Small saucepan
cooling rack

Ingredients

Banana Bread

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon cinnamon
½ cup brown sugar
⅓ cup neutral oil or melted butter
2 large eggs
½ cup plain full-fat Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 medium ripe bananas mashed (about 1 ¼ cups)

Brown Sugar Pecan Glaze

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon milk or cream
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup chopped pecans
Pinch of salt

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a standard 9x5-inch loaf pan and line with parchment paper if desired.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
In a large bowl, combine the wet ingredients: brown sugar, oil, eggs, Greek yogurt, vanilla, and mashed bananas. Whisk until smooth.
Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture just until combined — don’t overmix.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
Cool the bread in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool mostly before glazing.

To Make the Glaze:

In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and brown sugar together.
Stir in the milk, vanilla, and salt. Let it gently bubble for 1–2 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in the chopped pecans.
Spoon the warm glaze over the mostly cooled banana bread, letting it drip over the edges. It will soak in and set slightly as it cools.

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