Moist & Fluffy Buttermilk Banana Bread

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

In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth. Make sure there are no large chunks remaining.

Add the melted butter to the mashed bananas and mix until combined. Then stir in the granulated sugar, buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.

In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the banana mixture until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; the batter should be slightly lumpy.

If desired, fold in the chopped walnuts or pecans for added texture and flavor.

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

Bake in the preheated oven for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.

Once baked, remove the banana bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.