Banana Lemon Tea Bread

Brighten up your teatime with this zesty and moist Banana Lemon Tea Bread! This delightful quick bread marries the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with the tangy freshness of lemon zest and juice, creating a flavor-packed treat perfect for any occasion. The addition of creamy Greek yogurt ensures a tender, velvety crumb, while a sweet lemon glaze drizzled over the top adds a touch of elegance. Ready in just over an hour, this easy-to-make loaf requires simple pantry staples and is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy afternoon snack. Enjoy a slice of this irresistibly fragrant bread with your favorite cup of tea or coffee.

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.75 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 3 medium, ripe bananas
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 0.25 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice (for glaze)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

Step 2

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Add the melted butter, eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract. Mix well until fully combined.

Step 4

Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Stir gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix.

Step 5

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly.

Step 6

Bake for 50–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.

Step 7

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

Step 8

In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to make a glaze. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled banana lemon tea bread.

Step 9

Slice and serve. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1090.9 grams (1090.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2629

Total Fat 62.00g	79%
Saturated Fat 32.60g	163%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 502mg	167%
Sodium 1848mg	80%
Total Carbohydrate 486.90g	177%
Dietary Fiber 18.20g	65%
Total Sugars 256.80g
Protein 48.10g	96%

Vitamin D 82IU	410%
Calcium 220mg	17%
Iron 14mg	77%
Potassium 1854mg	39%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 20.7%

Protein: 7.1%

Carbs: 72.2%