Transform overripe bananas into a delicious homemade loaf with this simple and foolproof recipe.

Bananas are one of the most popular and widely consumed fruits in the world, loved for their natural sweetness, convenience, and impressive nutritional profile. Native to Southeast Asia, this humble yellow fruit has become a dietary staple across the globe, prized for being both affordable and packed with essential nutrients. Their easy-to-peel packaging and portability make them an ideal snack for busy lifestyles, whether eaten on their own, blended into smoothies, or added to breakfast bowls. Beyond their taste and convenience, bananas also offer benefits for mood regulation, muscle function, and skin health, making them a truly versatile fruit.

Ingredients

3 ripe bananas, mashed

0.3 cups unsalted butter, melted

0.8 teaspoons baking soda

0.3 teaspoons salt

0.8 cups granulated sugar

1 large egg, beaten

1 teaspoons vanilla extract

1.5 cups all-purpose flour

0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon

0.5 cups chopped walnuts (optional)

Steps:

1.Preheat and prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.

2. Mash bananas: In a large mixing bowl, mash the 3 ripe bananas, mashed with a fork until smooth.

3. Mix wet ingredients: Stir in the 0.3 cups unsalted butter, melted, 0.8 teaspoons baking soda, and 0.3 teaspoons salt into the mashed bananas.

4. Add sugar, egg, vanilla: Mix in the 0.8 cups granulated sugar, 1 large egg, beaten, and 1 teaspoons vanilla extract until well combined.

5. Fold in dry ingredients: Sprinkle the 1.5 cups all-purpose flour and 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon over the mixture and gently fold in until just combined. Fold in 0.5 cups chopped walnuts (optional) if using. Do not overmix.

6. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

7. Cool: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes 10:00, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

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