Step 1

Preheat oven to Grease a loaf pan with butter or cooking spray.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients (flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt)

Step 3

Beat the butter and sugar until combined. Add the eggs and beat for 1 minute. Add the bananas and vanilla. Beat until combined.

Step 4

Combine the wet with the dry and stir by hand until just combined. Fold in any nuts, chips or other add-ins.

Step 5

Pour batter into loaf pan and shake to distribute evenly.

Step 6

Bake for 45-55 minutes. Start checking at 45 minutes using the toothpick method.

Step 7

Let cool in pan on wire rack for 15 minutes before removing and slicing.