Easy Moist Banana Bread

Name: Easy Moist Banana Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 5 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (You can swap half for whole wheat for a nuttier flavor.); 1 teaspoon baking soda (Helps the bread rise beautifully.); 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt (Balances the sweetness.); 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional) (Adds warmth to the flavor.); 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled; 3/4 cup granulated sugar (Or use 1/2 cup brown sugar plus 1/4 cup maple syrup for added depth.); 2 large eggs, room temperature (Bind and enrich the batter.); 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (Brightens the banana flavor.); 3 very ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 1/2 cups) (Overripeness equals sweetness.); 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips (optional) (For texture and indulgence.)