Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups (192g) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting the pans
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (approximately 3 medium) mashed ripe bananas
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
  • Turbinado sugar for sprinkling (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour mini loaf pans.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a medium bowl.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. Gently fold in the mashed bananas until evenly distributed.
  7. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared mini loaf pans.
  8. Sprinkle with chopped nuts or turbinado sugar, if desired.
  9. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Let the loaves cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.