Ingredients

• 2 to 3 ripe bananas, peeled (about 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 cups mashed)
• 1/3 cup melted butter, unsalted or salted
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• Pinch of salt
• 3/4 cup sugar (1/2 cup to make it less sweet, 1 cup for more sweet)
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour
• 1/3 to 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional - can substitute with other nuts or not include nuts)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and butter a 4x8-inch loaf pan.
2. In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until completely smooth. Stir the melted butter into the mashed bananas.
3. Mix in the baking soda and salt. Stir in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract. Mix in the flour. Add the nuts (optional).
4. Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan. Bake for 50 minutes to 1 hour at 350°F or until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean.
5. Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for a few minutes. Then remove the banana bread from the pan and let cool completely before serving. Slice and serve.

Finished product: