Banana Bread

Ingredients:
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 4x8 inch loaf pan.
2. In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork.
3. Stir the melted butter into the mashed bananas.
4. Mix in the baking soda and salt.
5. Add the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract, and mix well.
6. Stir in the flour until just incorporated.
7. If desired, fold in chopped walnuts or chocolate chips.
8. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
9. Bake for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.