Greek Yogurt Blueberry Banana Bread

Can't get enough of Greek Yogurt? Well neither can we.

Featured this week is a whole wheat blueberry banana bread made with Greek yogurt. Despite such a thick dairy, the fluffy result will astound you.

Recipe here and our versions below.

Dan's Version and Comments

If you like warm, freshly baked bread, but hate the carbohydrate overload that comes from eating it, you must try this recipe. 

This bread delivers a nutritious punch in one delectable bite. You have the blueberries (antioxidants), Chobani yogurt (protein), bananas (too many things), and wheat flour. Not only is this bread very healthy, it is also ridiculously good. If you want to make the jump from ridiculously good to ridiculously great, toast the bread and add a slab of butter. 

Some tips when cooking the bread:
1.) Use three bananas. Not one. Not two.
2.) Go the extra mile and buy fresh blueberries. No frozen crap in this kitchen.
3.) Using brown sugar instead of honey provides a better flavor.
4.) Do not forget the salt.
5.) The recipe really understates how long the bread should be cooked for. It says an hour, however, in my experience an extra fifteen minutes makes the bread less doughy on the inside.
Serve this bread up with a hot cup of joe and eat while overlooking South Beach and you got yourself a winner. 

Mo's Version and Comments

If you prefer baked goods in the morning, then this loaf is for you. A slice of this bread is a hearty and nutritious way to start the day. Add more yogurt, honey, or sliced almonds for even more flavor.

If you look closely, my end result was more dense. I attribute this to using Fage instead of Chobani brand yogurt, and maybe because I used all purpose instead of wheat flour. If you find your batter to be especially thick you can thin it out with a splash of water or milk. Also, use slightly overripe bananas for more flavor. Finally, mash a few of your berries with a fork so they stain the batter and release more flavor.

May breakfast ever be in your favor! Till next week...