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Apple Fritter Banana Bread with Greek Yogurt

This easy Apple Fritter Banana Bread is moist, flavorful, and packed with cinnamon-spiced apples and ripe bananas. Made with Greek yogurt, melted butter, and real maple syrup, this no-fry, no-oil banana bread is a cozy homemade treat perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Keyword: apple, apple fritter, banana bread, fall, Greek yogurt, healthy, maple
Servings: 8

Ingredients

For the Banana Bread:

  • 3 overripe bananas mashed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 5 tablespoons melted butter
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ⅓ cup real maple syrup
  • 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt

For the Apple Filling:

  • 1-2 apples peeled and cut into small cubes
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar
  • 3 tsp cinnamon divided

For the Glaze:

  • ¾ cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp whole milk

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper. Peel and cut 1–2 apples into small cubes. Place them in a small bowl and toss with 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Set aside.
  • In another small bowl, combine ⅓ cup brown sugar with 2 teaspoons cinnamon. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, mash 3 overripe bananas until smooth. Add 2 eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 5 tablespoons melted butter, ⅓ cup real maple syrup, and ½ cup Greek yogurt. Whisk until well combined.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together 1¾ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon kosher salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and gently stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; stop stirring as soon as the flour is almost completely incorporated.
  • Pour half of the banana bread batter into the prepared 9×5-inch loaf pan. Add half of the cinnamon-coated apples over the batter, then sprinkle half of the ⅓ cup brown sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon mixture over the apples.
  • Pour the remaining banana bread batter over the apple layer. Top with the remaining apples and remaining cinnamon sugar mixture.Use a knife or toothpick to gently swirl the apples and cinnamon sugar into the batter. Gently press any apples sitting on top into the batter so they bake into the loaf.
  • Bake at 350°F for 65–75 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter. If the top starts to brown too quickly, loosely tent the loaf with foil for the remaining baking time.
  • Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes before carefully removing it and transferring it to a cooling rack.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together 1 cup powdered sugar and 3 tablespoons milk until smooth. If the glaze is too thick, add a small splash of milk. If it's too thin, add a little more powdered sugar until you reach your desired consistency. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled Apple Fritter Banana Bread. Slice, serve, and enjoy!

Notes

Storage: Store the cooled banana bread in an airtight container or wrap it tightly in plastic wrap. It will keep for 2–3 days at room temperature. For longer storage, refrigerate the bread in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Let slices come to room temperature or warm them slightly before serving for the best texture.
To Freeze: Wrap individual slices tightly in plastic wrap, then place them in a freezer-safe bag or container. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator or at room temperature before enjoying. If you know you’ll be freezing the bread, I recommend freezing it without the glaze and adding fresh glaze after it has thawed.