Ingredients:
- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup sugar (you can adjust to taste)
- 1 large egg (beaten)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the Pan: Grease a 4×8 inch loaf pan.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, mix the melted butter with the mashed bananas.
- Combine Ingredients: Stir in the baking soda and salt. Mix in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Add Flour: Add the flour to the mixture and stir until just incorporated. Be careful not to overmix.
- Optional Add-ins: If using, fold in the chopped walnuts or chocolate chips.
- Pour Batter: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake: Bake for 60-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve: Slice and enjoy your delicious banana bread!
Feel free to customize it with your favorite nuts or spices! Enjoy baking! 🍌🍞