🍌 Ingredients

• 3 ripe bananas (the spottier, the better)
• ½ cup (1 stick) melted butter
• ¾ cup sugar (adjust to ½ cup for less sweetness)
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp baking soda
• Pinch of salt
• 1½ cups all-purpose flour

Optional add-ins:

• ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
• ½ cup chocolate chips
• 1 tsp cinnamon

🍞 Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
2. Mash bananas in a large bowl until smooth.
3. Mix wet ingredients:
   • Stir in melted butter.
   • Add sugar, egg, and vanilla. Mix well.
4. Add dry ingredients:
   • Sprinkle baking soda and salt over the mixture.
   • Stir in flour until just combined (don’t overmix).
5. Add extras (if using), then pour batter into the loaf pan.
6. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack.

🔥 Tips for best results

• Use very ripe bananas (almost black skins = more flavor).
• Don’t overmix once you add flour—this keeps it soft.
• If the top browns too fast, loosely cover with foil halfway through baking.