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### Instructions
1. **Preheat Oven:**
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. **Mix Wet Ingredients:**
In a large bowl, combine mashed bananas, melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
3. **Add Dry Ingredients:**
Stir in the flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix just until no dry streaks remain. If using nuts or chocolate chips, fold them in gently.
4. **Bake:**
Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
5. **Cool & Slice:**
Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy!
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### Pro Tips
* **Use Overripe Bananas:** The darker, the better. They add natural sweetness and moisture.
* **Don’t Overmix:** Mix just until combined to keep the bread tender.
* **Double It:** Make two loaves and freeze one. It keeps beautifully for up to 3 months.
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### Final Thoughts
The next time you think about grabbing banana bread from the store—**don’t**. This homemade version is faster than you think, infinitely more delicious, and far more satisfying. Once you bake your own, you’ll wonder why you ever settled for less.
So grab those speckled bananas off the counter and get baking. Your kitchen is about to smell *amazing.*
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