4 ripe mashed bananas
1 cup brown sugar
1 large egg
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) melted butter
1 cup walnuts or mini-chocolate chips (optional)

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Mix all ingredients. Grease loaf pan or 8x8-inch pan (I've found this works best).

Bake at 350°F for 50 to 60 minutes. Check for doneness (when inserted toothpick comes out clean).

Submitted by: Michelle Alton