Banana Bread Bliss

1.Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 4x8 inch loaf pan.

2.In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.

3.Stir the melted butter into the mashed bananas until well combined.

4.Mix in the baking soda and salt.

5.Add the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract, and mix until smooth.

6.Gradually add the flour, stirring until just incorporated. Do not overmix.

7.If using, fold in the chopped walnuts and ground cinnamon for added flavor.

8.Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

9.Bake in the preheated oven for 60-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

10.Remove from the oven and let the banana bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.