Homemade Banana Bread

Base Recipe:

3 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1½ cups)

½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled

¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar (or brown sugar for deeper caramel notes)

1 large egg, room temperature

1 tsp pure vanilla extract

1½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking soda

½ tsp fine sea salt

½ tsp ground cinnamon (optional, but adds warmth)

Optional Add-Ins:

½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans

½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Or a mix of both!

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or line it with parchment paper (leaving overhang for easy removal).

In a large bowl, mash the bananas until mostly smooth (a few lumps are fine).

Stir in the melted butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla until well combined and glossy.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon (if using).