Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures your bread bakes evenly and comes out perfectly cooked.
Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan with butter or cooking spray. You can also line it with parchment paper for easy removal later.
In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. A fork does the trick nicely. You want it to be creamy but not completely liquefied.
In a separate bowl, combine the well-beaten eggs, melted butter, sugar (or honey), vanilla extract, and yogurt (or sour cream). Whisk them together until you get a smooth mixture.
Pour the wet mixture into the mashed bananas. Stir until just combined. There's no need to over-mix; a few lumps are okay.
In another bowl, whisk together Pamela's Baking & Pancake Mix, salt, and cinnamon. Gradually add this dry mix to the banana mixture. Stir until everything is combined. If you’re adding nuts, now’s the time!
Transfer the batter into your prepared loaf pan. Use a spatula to spread it evenly.
Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for about 55-65 minutes. Keep your eye on it! You want a nice golden-brown top.
Insert a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean or with a few crumbs, your banana bread is ready! If not, give it a few more minutes.
Once baked, remove the banana bread from the oven. Let it cool in the pan for about 10