Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
Line a loaf pan (20 x 10cm/ 8x4 inch) with parchment paper.
Mash the bananas in a soup bowl using a fork. Transfer mashed bananas to a measuring cup and measure the exact amount. Or use a kitchen scale.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together mashed bananas, maple syrup and olive oil until well combined.
Add flour and baking powder and gently stir until just combined. Do not overmix or you might end up with a very dense bread.
Now would be the time to include some additional add ins of your choice (optional).
Transfer batter to the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-55 min in the centre rack or until a tooth pick inserted into the centre of the banana bread comes out clean.
If your bread is starting to look brown towards the end of baking time, cover with foil.
Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 5 min. Then transfer the bread to a cooling rack.
Let cool completely (~1 hour) before slicing it.
Enjoy your slice of banana bread with some Homemade Almond Butter and a cup of Oat Milk Hot Chocolate.