Preparation Steps

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
• In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until mostly smooth.
  3 large ripe bananas
• Stir in the unsweetened applesauce, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
  3 large ripe bananas
• Whisk in the eggs, one at a time, until fully incorporated.
  3 large ripe bananas
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  3 large ripe bananas
• Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
• Fold in the chopped nuts, if using.
  3 large ripe bananas
• Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
• Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
• Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.