Banana Bread

• 1 egg
• 1 1/2 – 2 cups mashed 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)

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare an 8 1/2- by 4 1/2-inch loaf pan by greasing it. Beat egg, mashed banana and melted butter in a large bowl until thoroughly blended. Stir in milk.

2. 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.

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

Side Note: I made this recipe using pecans instead of walnuts and I mixed them in the batter rather than sprinkling them on top.