# Needed Ingredients:
→ 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
# Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and granulated sugar until smooth.
03 - Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the mashed bananas, milk, and vanilla extract until thoroughly combined.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
05 - Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture gently until just combined, avoiding overmixing to preserve crumb tenderness.
06 - If desired, fold in chopped nuts or chocolate chips evenly throughout the batter.
07 - Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the surface with a spatula.
08 - Bake for 50 to 60 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
09 - Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack and cool completely before slicing.
