🍌 Classic Banana Bread Recipe

Ingredients:

• 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
• 1/3 cup (75g) melted butter
• 3/4 cup (150g) sugar (can reduce to 1/2 cup if preferred)
• 1 egg (beaten)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• Pinch of salt
• 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour

Optional Add-ins:

• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 4×8-inch loaf pan.
2. In a large bowl, mash the bananas with a fork until smooth.
3. Stir the melted butter into the mashed bananas.
4. Mix in the sugar, egg, and vanilla extract.
5. Sprinkle in the baking soda and salt; mix well.
6. Add the flour and stir just until incorporated. (Don’t overmix.)
7. Fold in any optional add-ins if using.
8. Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan.
9. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
10. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.