Step 1: Prepare Your Ingredients

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.

Step 3: Mash the Bananas

In another bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork or potato masher until smooth. The riper the bananas, the sweeter your bread will be!

Step 4: Combine the Wet Ingredients

To the mashed bananas, add Greek yogurt, eggs, honey (or maple syrup), vanilla extract, melted butter (or coconut oil), and brown sugar. Whisk everything together until well combined.

Step 5: Mix Wet & Dry Ingredients

Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula or wooden spoon. Be careful not to overmix—just stir until combined. If using add-ins like nuts or chocolate chips, fold them in now.

Step 6: Bake the Banana Bread

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 7: Cool & Serve

Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.