Banana Bread Recipe Gold Medal Flour

Ingredients

• 2 cups Gold Medal All-Purpose Flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional for a warm spice note)
• 3 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 1/2 cups)
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup buttermilk or plain yogurt (adds moisture and tender crumb)
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (for crunch)
• 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips (for a rich twist)
• 1/4 cup shredded coconut (for texture and flavor)
• 1 tablespoon flaxseeds or chia seeds (to boost nutrition)