banana_bread

Ingredients

1 egg
2 cups mashed overripe banana (about 4 large)
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup milk
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup chocolate chips (optional)
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Preparation

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare an 8 1/2- by 4 1/2-inch loaf pan by greasing it or lining it with parchment paper (allowing an overhang on sides). Beat egg, mashed banana and melted butter in a large bowl until thoroughly blended. Stir in milk.

Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add to banana mixture and stir until just moistened. Gently stir in chocolate chips, if using. Sprinkle walnuts on top.

Bake for 55-65 minutes, until toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.