Bangin' Banana Bread

Ingredients

• 3 over-ripe bananas
• 1/2 cup of sugar
• 1/3 cup of melted butter
• 1 teaspoon of baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
• 2 cups of all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan with butter.
2. In a medium bowl, mash bananas with a fork. Add the sugar, melted butter, baking soda, salt, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon. Mix until combined.
3. Add the flour to the banana mixture and stir until just combined. Do not over mix.
4. Fold in the chopped walnuts (optional).
5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Let cool before slicing and serving.

Interesting Facts

• Banana bread is believed to have originated in the United States in the 1930s.
• Banana bread is a popular comfort food and can be served for breakfast, dessert, or as a snack.
• It is often made with over-ripe bananas for a sweeter flavor.