Ingredients3 or 4 ripe bananas, smashed1/3 cup melted butter1 cup sugar (can easily reduce to 3/4 cup)1 egg, beaten1 teaspoon vanilla1 teaspoon baking sodaPinch of salt1 and 1/2 cups of all-purpose flourPreparation time: 5 minutes

Cooking time: 1 hourHow to prepareThere is no need for a mixer for this recipe. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). With a wooden spoon, mix butter into the mashed bananas in a large mixing bowl. Mix in the sugar, egg, and vanilla.Sprinkle the baking soda and salt over the mixture and mix in.Add the flour last, mix. Pour mixture into a buttered 4x8 inch loaf pan.Bake for an hour. Cool on a rack. Remove from pan and slice to serve.