Chunky Monkey Banana Bread

Chunky Monkey Banana Bread

1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature

3/4 cup brown sugar

2 large eggs

2 large bananas, mashed

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon vanilla

2 cups all-purpose flour

ADD:

1 cup bittersweet chocolate chunks

1 cup pecans, chopped

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 1 loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray. In a medium sized bowl beat together the butter and sugar till creamy. Stir in the eggs, bananas and vanilla till combined. Stir in the baking soda, salt and flour until there are no large lumps. (Some lumps are ok). Add in the chocolate chunks and pecans. Stir. Pour the bread batter into the bowl and smooth the top with a spoon. Bake for 50-55 minutes or until cooked through. Remove from the oven and allow the bread to cool before slicing.