Banana Bread

A moist and flavorful quick bread that's perfect for using up overripe bananas.

1. 3-4 medium, mashed (about 1 1/2 cups) of ripe bananas

2. 1/2 cup (1 stick) of melted of unsalted butter

3. 3/4 cup of of granulated sugar

4. 2 large, at room temperature of eggs

5. 1 teaspoon of pure of vanilla extract

6. 2 cups of of all-purpose flour

7. 1 teaspoon of of baking soda

8. 1/2 teaspoon of of salt

9. 1/2 teaspoon of ground of cinnamon

10. 1/2 cup of chopped (optional) of walnuts or pecans

11. 1/2 cup of (optional) of chocolate chips

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

2. In a large bowl, combine mashed bananas, melted butter, and sugar.

3. Beat in eggs and vanilla extract.

4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.

5. Gradually add dry ingredients to banana mixture and stir just until combined.

6. Fold in nuts and/or chocolate chips if using.

7. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.

8. Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

9. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.