Pre-heat oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas Mark 3

Grease and line a 2lb loaf tin

In a large bowl mash the peeled bananas until completely mashed

Add the egg and mix well

Add ⅔ cup sugar and completely mix

If using add ½ cup stoned and chopped dates (you cn use raisins and/or walnuts or pecan nuts

Add the batter mix and baking powder and mix completely until there is no flour unmixed scraping the bowl

Put mixture into the prepared loaf tin and bake for one hour

Cool completely before slicing