Chocolate Chip Walnut Banana Bread

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease a 9 x 5 x 3 in (23 x 13 x 8 cm) loaf pan and line it with a parchment-paper sling.
2. Cream the softened butter and sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
3. Add the beaten eggs and bananas. Mix on medium speed until combined; leaving a few larger banana pieces is acceptable.
4. Add the flour, baking soda, salt, and vanilla. Mix on low speed only until the dry ingredients are barely incorporated.
5. Add the walnuts and chocolate chips. Fold gently with a spatula until evenly distributed; do not overmix.
6. Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 55 minutes. Switch the oven off and leave the bread inside for a further 15 minutes. Cool before slicing.