Quick and Easy Banana Bread

While Kona Inn Banana Bread (find recipe here) is still one of my favorites, this recipe is great if you have fewer ripe bananas and just want to make one loaf. Delicious!

Quick and Easy Banana Bread

1/2 cup butter (1 stick), softened
3/4 - 1 cup sugar (depending on how sweet you like it)
2 eggs, beaten
3 ripe bananas, mashed (or 4 for a really moist loaf, but you may have to cook a few more minutes)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
chocolate chips or walnuts, optional

Preheat oven to 350º. Cream together butter and sugar. Add eggs, mashed bananas and vanilla.
Combine well. Stir together flour, baking soda and salt. Add to cream  mixture and mix until just combined. Do not overmix. Pour into greased and floured loaf pan. Bake for 55 minutes. Enjoy!