Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Step 2

Grease a loaf pan with either cooking spray or butter

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until completely smooth.

Step 4

Add the melted butter to the banana mixture and stir.

Step 5

Mix in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract.

Step 6

Next, mix in the baking soda, salt, and flour. Do not over mix.

Step 7

Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan.

Step 8

Bake for 50 minutes to 1 hour at 350°F or until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for a few minutes before removing the banana bread to a wire rack to cool. Use a bread knife to slice the bread and serve.