Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease the cups.
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
In a separate medium bowl, combine the mashed bananas, granulated sugar, beaten egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
Pour the banana mixture into the flour mixture and stir just until combined. Do not overmix.
Fold in the chopped walnuts gently.
Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes.
Transfer the muffins to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.