Delicious Banana Bread with a Sweet Crunch

1.Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.

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

3.Add the granulated sugar and vegetable oil to the mashed bananas, and mix until well combined.

4.Stir in the vanilla extract and mix again.

5.In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, salt, baking soda, and ground cinnamon (if using).

6.Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix.

7.If desired, fold in the chopped walnuts or pecans for added texture and flavor.

8.Pour the batter into the prepared 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.Once baked, remove the banana bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.