Begin by preheating your oven to a toasty 175°C (350°F). This will get it all set for baking perfection.

Take the spotlight, Chiquita bananas! Grab four of them, peel them like you're unwrapping a sweet present, and mash them up real good with a trusty fork. Mash until they become a smooth, banana-y delight.

It's time to create a flavor symphony! In a large bowl, dance together 1/2 cup of melted butter with the sweet tunes of 2/3 cup of light brown sugar. Whisk them until they're the best of friends. Now, join the party with two large eggs, the mashed Chiquita bananas from Step 2, and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract. Whisk again until everyone is dancing in harmony.

Grab a spatula and gently introduce 2 3/4 cups of self-raising flour and 1/2 teaspoon of salt to the mix. Swirl and twirl until there are no mysterious flour streaks left. We want a smooth and unified batter.

Time to pour your creation into a prepared loaf pan, spreading it out evenly like a cozy banana blanket.

Now, let's make it extra special! Peel and slice the final Chiquita banana. Place those banana slices on top of your batter, like a banana crown. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of light brown sugar on this banana royalty for that sweet finishing touch.

The grand finale! Slide your banana masterpiece into the preheated oven and let it bake for approximately 40-60 minutes. Keep an eye on it – we're aiming for a golden-brown beauty. Once it passes the toothpick test (comes out clean when inserted), your Chiquita banana bread is ready to steal the show!