Ingredients:

  • 3 large ripe bananas (approximately 400g)
  • 1/3 cup (75g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup (75g) chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
  • 1/2 cup (90g) chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
  3. Stir in melted butter until well combined.
  4. Add sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract; mix thoroughly.
  5. Sprinkle baking soda and salt over the mixture; mix until just combined.
  6. Gradually add flour, folding gently until no dry streaks remain.
  7. If desired, fold in nuts or chocolate chips.
  8. Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan or lined with parchment paper.
  9. Bake for 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.