# Components:
→ Wet Ingredients
01 - 3 ripe bananas, mashed
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
04 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
05 - 1/4 cup milk
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Dry Ingredients
07 - 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
08 - 2 tablespoons ground black sesame seeds or black sesame paste
09 - 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
10 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
11 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Add-ins & Toppings
12 - 2 tablespoons whole black sesame seeds, for topping
13 - 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips, optional
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper or grease well.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together mashed bananas, eggs, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until well combined and smooth.
03 - In a separate medium mixing bowl, thoroughly combine all-purpose flour, ground black sesame seeds, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
04 - Add the dry mixture to the bowl with wet ingredients. Gently fold with a spatula or whisk until just incorporated. Avoid overmixing for best texture.
05 - Fold in chopped walnuts or chocolate chips, if using.
06 - Transfer batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the surface evenly.
07 - Sprinkle whole black sesame seeds in an even layer over the batter.
08 - Place the loaf pan in the center of the oven and bake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
09 - Allow bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
