Ingredients:

  • 3 medium overripe bananas, mashed (approx. 1.5 cups)
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated white sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature and beaten
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1.5 cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp fine sea salt

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan thoroughly with butter or non stick spray.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, mash the 3 bananas with a fork until they reach a chunky liquid consistency. Note: A few small lumps are fine, but you want it mostly fluid.
  3. Pour the melted butter into the mashed bananas and stir until fully incorporated.
  4. Whisk in the 3/4 cup sugar, the beaten egg, and the 1 tsp vanilla extract until the mixture appears glossy and smooth.
  5. Sprinkle the 1 tsp baking soda and 1/4 tsp salt directly over the wet base and stir well to ensure even distribution.
  6. Add the 1.5 cups of all purpose flour to the bowl.
  7. Gently fold the flour into the mixture using a spatula until no white streaks remain. Note: Stop the moment the flour disappears to avoid overworking the gluten.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with your spatula.
  9. Bake for 60 to 65 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick at the 50 minute mark. The loaf is ready when the toothpick comes out clean or with just a few dry crumbs.
  10. Remove from the oven and let it sit in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.