Melt-in-Your-Mouth Banana Bread 
Ingredients
| Category | Ingredient | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wet | Mashed ripe bananas | 1½ cups (3–4 large) | Very ripe, dark peels |
| Unsalted butter, melted | ½ cup | Slightly cooled | |
| Vegetable or canola oil | ¼ cup | Keeps bread tender | |
| Light brown sugar | 1 cup, packed | Adds moisture | |
| Eggs | 2 large | Room temperature | |
| Buttermilk or full-fat yogurt | ½ cup | Room temperature | |
| Vanilla extract | 2 tsp | Enhances flavor | |
| Dry | All-purpose flour | 2 cups | Spoon and level |
| Baking soda | 1 tsp | Helps rise | |
| Baking powder | ½ tsp | Extra lift | |
| Salt | ½ tsp | Balances sweetness | |
| Cinnamon | 1 tsp | Optional warmth | |
| Optional Add-Ins | Walnuts or pecans | 1 cup | Toasted for best flavor |
| Chocolate chips | ½ cup | Semi-sweet or dark | |
| Shredded coconut | ½ cup | Toasting adds depth | |
| Topping | Turbinado sugar | 1 tbsp | Creates crunchy crust |
