Moist Banana Bread

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray.

In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth. Make sure there are no large chunks for a uniform texture.

Stir in the melted butter, then mix in the sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.

In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Be careful not to overmix. If desired, fold in chopped walnuts.

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

Bake in the preheated oven for 60-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Let the banana bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.