Moist Banana Bread Without Baking Soda

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

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

Add the melted butter to the mashed bananas and mix well.

Incorporate the sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract into the banana mixture. Stir until all ingredients are combined.

In a separate bowl, combine the flour, salt, and ground cinnamon (if using). Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.

If using, fold in the chopped nuts for added texture.

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

Bake for about 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If the top begins to brown too quickly, cover it loosely with aluminum foil.

Once baked, remove the banana bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10-15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.