Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, mash 2-3 very ripe bananas until smooth. Stir in ½ cup of melted butter, then add ¾ cup of granulated sugar, 1 large egg, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Mix until creamy.

In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, ½ teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon. Ensure no lumps remain.

Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the banana mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Add 2-4 tablespoons of milk if the batter is too thick.

Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan with butter or cooking spray. This is crucial for a beautiful golden crust.

Pour the banana bread batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50-60 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.

Remove the loaf from the oven and cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Once cooled, slice the banana bread with a serrated knife. Serve plain or with butter, honey, or Greek yogurt.