Banana Nut Bread

Instructions

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

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

3. Stir in the melted butter into the mashed bananas.

4. Add the baking soda and salt to the banana mixture and mix well.

5. Stir in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.

6. Gradually add the flour to the wet ingredients, stirring until just incorporated. Be careful not to overmix.

7. Gently fold in the chopped nuts, reserving some for topping if desired.

8. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly.

9. Sprinkle the remaining nuts on top of the batter for a crunchy finish.

10. Bake in the preheated oven for about 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

11. Once baked, remove the banana nut bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.

12. Transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.