Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan.

Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl.

Mash the overripe bananas in a separate bowl until chunky.

Combine mashed bananas and sugar in a large bowl and cream together using an electric mixer for about 3 minutes.

Add melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract; mix until well combined.

Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, then add mashed bananas and chopped pecans.

Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan and smooth the top.

Bake for 50-60 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.

Allow to cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Slice and serve warm, optionally dusted with confectioners' sugar.