Easy Banana Bread with Brown Sugar

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.

In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth. Aim for minimal lumps to ensure a moist texture.

Stir in the melted butter into the mashed bananas until well combined.

Add the brown sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract to the banana mixture, stirring thoroughly.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.

Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Avoid over-mixing to keep the bread light and fluffy.

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.

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

Remove the loaf from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.