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* Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
* Grease or parchment-line a 9×5 loaf pan

===== In a large bowl: =====
# Mash bananas thoroughly
# Whisk in melted butter/oil
# Add coconut sugar + maple syrup
# Whisk in eggs and vanilla

===== In a separate bowl, whisk: =====
* Fresh-milled flour
* Baking soda
* Salt
* Cinnamon + nutmeg (if using)

===== - Gently fold dry ingredients into wet =====
* Mix just until no dry flour remains
* Batter will be thick but pourable

⏸️ Optional rest (highly recommended):
Let batter rest 5–10 minutes before baking
→ hydrates bran, improves softness

===== - Pour batter into pan =====
* Smooth top gently
* Bake 55–65 minutes

✅ Check at 55 min
• Toothpick with moist crumbs = perfect
• Internal temp: 200–205°F

If top browns early, tent loosely with foil.

===== - Cool in pan 15 minutes =====
* Remove and cool on rack 1 hour before slicing