Ingredients

• 3 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1/3 cup melted butter
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• Pinch of salt
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Grease a 4x8 inch loaf pan.
3. Mash the ripe bananas in a mixing bowl with a fork until smooth.
4. Stir the melted butter into the mashed bananas.
5. Mix in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract.
6. Sprinkle the baking soda and salt over the mixture and stir to combine.
7. Add the flour and mix until just incorporated.
8. Fold in the chopped walnuts, if using.
9. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
10. Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
11. Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for a few minutes.
12. Turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.