# Ingredient List:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
04 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
06 - 2 large eggs
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Fruit
08 - 3 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 1/4 cups)
→ Optional Add-Ins
09 - 3/4 cup chocolate chips
10 - 3/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
# How to Make:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, beat unsalted butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
04 - Incorporate eggs one at a time, followed by stirring in vanilla extract until fully combined.
05 - Fold mashed bananas into the wet mixture until evenly distributed.
06 - Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
07 - Gently fold in chocolate chips or chopped nuts, if using, ensuring even distribution without overmixing.
08 - Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
09 - Bake for 55 to 65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
10 - Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely; slice before serving.
