# What You Need:
→ Produce
01 - 3 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 1/4 cups)
→ Dairy
02 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
03 - 1/4 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
→ Pantry
04 - 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
05 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Eggs
09 - 2 large eggs, at room temperature
→ Optional Add-ins
10 - 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
11 - 1/2 cup chocolate chips
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter and sugar until smooth.
03 - Beat in eggs one at a time, then add mashed bananas, milk, and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
05 - Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
06 - Fold in chopped nuts or chocolate chips if using.
07 - Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the surface. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with moist crumbs.
08 - Allow loaf to cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
