🍌 Banana Bread

This **Banana Bread** is moist, flavorful, and perfectly sweet — made with overripe bananas, warm spices, and a golden crust. A classic quick bread that's perfect for breakfast, snacks, or sharing with friends!

Ingredients

• 3 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 1/4 cups)
• 1/3 cup melted butter
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp baking soda
• Pinch of salt
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
2. Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, mash bananas. Stir in melted butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla.
3. Add dry ingredients: Mix in baking soda and salt. Gently fold in flour until just combined. Do not overmix.
4. Add extras: Stir in cinnamon, nuts, or chocolate chips if using.
5. Pour into pan: Transfer batter to the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
6. Bake 55–60 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Cool 10 minutes in the pan, then remove and cool completely on a wire rack.
8. Slice and serve — great with butter or cream cheese!

Tip: For extra moisture, add 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt. Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze for longer!

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