Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas and melted butter. Stir until smooth.
Add the granulated sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract to the banana mixture. Mix well to combine.
Sprinkle the baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon over the wet ingredients. Stir to incorporate.
Add the all-purpose flour to the mixture and fold gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the banana bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
Transfer the bread to a wire rack and cool completely before slicing and gifting.