Easiest Banana Bread

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

In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth. You can leave some small chunks for added texture if desired.

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

Add the sugar, egg, and vanilla extract to the banana mixture, and mix until fully incorporated.

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

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet banana mixture, stirring just until combined. Be careful not to overmix; it's okay if there are a few lumps.

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing 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.

Once baked, let the banana bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.