# What You Need:
→ Produce
01 - 3 ripe bananas, mashed (approximately 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 oven to 350°F. Grease and line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk melted butter and granulated 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 incorporated; avoid overmixing.
06 - Fold in chopped nuts or chocolate chips, if using.
07 - Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the surface evenly.
08 - Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
09 - Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
