Preheat the Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan to ensure easy removal of the banana bread.
Mash the Bananas: In a large mixing bowl, peel and mash the ripe bananas using a fork or potato masher until smooth. The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your banana bread will be.
Add Wet Ingredients: Add the melted butter to the mashed bananas and stir until well combined. Then, mix in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract.
Notes
This recipe is for immediate use. Shorter shelf life pending storage. Safe to use within 3 days, to ensure proper activation of ingredients.