Dr. Z's Famous Banana Bread

Don't know what to do with your over-ripened bananas? DO NOT throw them away! This is a perfect recipe you can use to get rid of those almost-black-bananas, and its perfectly healthy. The more ripe a banana is, the sweeter it is.

Ingredients:

5 1/3 tbsp butter, melted
1 large egg
3/4 cup sugar
3-4 medium large ripe bananas
1 tsp vanilla extract (alcohol free or imitation vanilla extract)
1 1/2 cups flower (I use whole wheat flour)
1 tsp baking soda
pinch of salt

optional: chopped pecans or walnuts, raisins, chocolate chips, and/or coconut flakes, about 4-5 tablespoons each

1. Grease a bread loaf pan or a 9" x 13"baking dish.

2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

3.  Blend bananas in a food processor, or mush thoroughly using a fork.

4. Mix together the butter, egg, sugar, bananas, and vanilla extract.

5. Mix in the rest of the ingredients. I usually use pecans, chocolate chips, and coconut flakes. Mix well.

6. Pour into baking pan and bake for 45 minutes or until center comes out clean when checked with a knife.

7. Let it cool, cut, and enjoy!

I love eating it warm so the chocolate is gooey, so I warm-up my slice in the microwave before eating. Great with tea or coffee!