Banana-Nut Chip Bread

By Christie

Leftover bananas inspired this homespun bread. The loaves are nicely spiced with nutmeg and include lots of crunchy nuts, sweet chocolate chips and hearty oats.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3 medium)
• 1 1/4 cups sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup quick-cooking oats
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 cup (6 ounces) chocolate chips
• 3/4 chopped walnuts

Preparation

Step 1

In a mixing bowl, beat bananas, sugar, egg, oil and vanilla. Combine the dry ingredients; stir into banana mixture. Fold in chocolate chips and nuts. Pour into two greased 8-in. x 4-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° F. for 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

6 small loaf pans (about 2/3 cup batter per pan) bake for 30 minutes.