Starbucks Inspired Banana Bread

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.

In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth. Leave a few small lumps for texture.

Add the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and melted butter to the mashed bananas. Mix until well combined.

Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring they are fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract.

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

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.

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

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 in the center comes out clean.

Let the banana bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.