Healthy Banana Bread with Yogurt

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.

In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Stir in the yogurt, honey (or maple syrup), egg, and vanilla extract until fully combined.

In another bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon (if using).

Gradually add the dry mixture to the banana mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Fold in the chopped nuts if desired.

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.