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Here’s a simple banana bread recipe scaled down for about 4 servings:

Ingredients:

• 2 medium sized ripe bananas
• 1/3 cup melted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Optional: 1/2 cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a small loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
3. Add the melted butter to the mashed bananas and stir to combine.
4. Add the vanilla extract, granulated sugar, and the egg to the banana mixture. Mix well.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
7. If you like, fold in chopped nuts or chocolate chips for added flavor and texture.
8. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. Once cooled, slice and serve.

Enjoy your delicious homemade banana bread ! If you have leftovers, you can wrap the bread tightly in plastic wrap or store it in an airtight container at room temperature for a day or two.