BANANA CHIP BREAD

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Good old banana bread is delightfully dressed up in this version, studded with chocolate chips and pecans. I served yummy slices at the holiday brunch I plan annually for my relatives. -Shelly Rynearson, Oconomowoc, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 loaf.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 large)
3 tablespoons milk
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. In a small bowl, combine bananas and milk. Combine the flour, baking powder and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with banana mixture. Fold in chocolate chips and pecans., Pour into a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 129mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.