Banana Bread with Honey

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 they are mostly smooth with some small lumps for texture.

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

Add the honey, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until everything is well incorporated.

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

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, stirring just until the flour is moistened. Be careful not to overmix.

If using, gently fold in the chopped walnuts or pecans.

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.

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