Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly spray a 9”x5” loaf pan with cooking spray, or line with parchment paper. Set aside.

Step 2

Peel bananas and place them in a medium-large pot set over medium-high heat. Mash bananas well with a fork or a spatula until they are broken down and begin to release liquid. Continue to mash and stir while the liquid comes to a simmer. Let the banana mixture bubble for 4-5 minutes, until the liquid is visibly reduced, then remove the pot from the heat.

Step 3

Add butter to the pan with the bananas. Wait for the butter to completely melt, then whisk in the brown sugar, followed by the eggs and the vanilla. Whisk until well combined.

Step 4

Sprinkle flour, baking soda, and salt over the mixture. Fold gently, just until the dry ingredients are incorporated and there are no streaks. Don’t over mix!

Step 5

Scrape batter into the prepared pan, smooth with spatula, and sprinkle turbinado sugar on top, if desired. Bake for 55-65 minutes, until a knife or a long toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Transfer to a wire rack and allow to cool for 15-20 minutes in the pan before removing. Slice and serve!