Ingredients:
- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1/3 cup melted butter (or vegetable oil)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven:
- Set your oven to 175°C (350°F).
- Grease a standard 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Prepare the wet mixture:
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas.
- Add the eggs, sugar, melted butter, and vanilla (if using).
- Mix well until smooth.
- Combine the dry ingredients:
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Mix everything:
- Gradually add the dry mixture into the wet mixture.
- Stir until just combined. Do not overmix (this helps keep the bread moist and fluffy).
- Bake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool:
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
- Remove and let it finish cooling on a wire rack.
Optional Add-ins:
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- A sprinkle of oats on top for texture
