Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

1 c. sugar

¼ c. butter, melted

2 eggs

1 c. ripe bananas, mashed (3 med or 2 large)

½ c. sour cream

1 tsp. vanilla

1½ c. all-purpose flour

1 tsp. baking soda

¼ tsp. salt

½ - 1 c. chocolate chips

½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray large loaf pan with cooking spray. Beat together sugar and butter. Add eggs, banana, sour cream and vanilla, blending well. In a small bowl, mix dry ingredients. Add to wet mixture and stir just till combined. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts if desired. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, until a toothpick pricked into the loaf comes out clean. 

Let cool for 30 mins before turning out of the pan.

Recipe from thirtyhandmadedays.com

Lighter options:

Use light sour cream or low fat Greek yogurt instead of sour cream

Substitute ¾ c whole wheat flour for all-purpose flour