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

Add the sugar, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas and mix well until combined.

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

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix as this can affect the texture of the bread.

If using, fold in the chopped walnuts for added crunch and flavor.

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

Bake in the preheated oven for about 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Once baked, remove the loaf from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.