Nutty Banana Delight

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 stir until fully incorporated.

6.Sprinkle the ground cinnamon into the mixture and stir to combine.

7.Gradually add the flour, mixing until just incorporated. Be careful not to overmix.

8.Fold in the chopped walnuts gently into the batter.

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

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

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