1 c. sugar
1 c. mashed bananas (2 med.)
1/2 c. butter, softened
1/4 c. milk
1 tsp vanilla
2 eggs
2 c. flour
1/2 c. chopped nuts (optional)
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. chocolate chips

Grease bottom only of loaf pan, 9 x 5 or 8 x 5 inches. In large bowl, blend first 6 ingredients for 1 minute. Stir in remaining ingredients until dry ingredients are moistened. Pour batter in pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 50 to 60 minutes.