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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
Mash the Bananas:
In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.
Mix Wet Ingredients:
Stir the melted butter into the mashed bananas. Add the brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
Combine Dry Ingredients:
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, folding gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
If using nuts or chocolate chips, fold them in at this stage.
Bake the Banana Bread:
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool and Serve:
Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Serving and Storage Tips
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