Peel the ripe bananas and place them in a large mixing bowl. Using a fork or potato masher, mash the bananas until mostly smooth, leaving a few small lumps for texture.

Add the honey, melted unsalted butter, large eggs, whole milk, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Stir the mixture thoroughly until everything is well combined and smooth.

Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the banana and wet ingredient mixture. Gently fold or stir until just combined and no streaks of flour remain. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the bread dense. I like to stop mixing as soon as I don't see flour to keep the bread tender.

Transfer the finished batter to a greased or parchment-lined loaf pan, spreading it evenly. The bread is now ready for baking in your preheated oven as directed by your preferred banana bread recipe.