Ingredients:

• 2 large (or 3 small) ripe bananas
• 1/4 cup oil
• 1 cup sugar
• 1-1/2 cups flour
• Pinch of salt
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• Optional: 1/2 cup  pecans or walnuts, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar, sprinkled on top before baking

Instructions:

Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees.  Grease a loaf pan, and set aside.

Using a fork, mash the bananas in a bowl.

Add the remaining ingredients, except the brown sugar.  Mix with a wooden spoon until combined.

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.  Sprinkle the brown sugar on top.

Bake for about 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Makes 1 loaf.

© 2011 Original recipe by La Casa de Sweets