1 c. sugar
1/2 c. butter
2 eggs, slightly beaten
3 bananas, mashed
1 tsp. vanilla
2 1/2 c. sifted flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. chocolate chips
1/4 c. chopped nuts

Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, mashed bananas, and vanilla. Sift dry ingredients, add to banana mixture. Add chocolate chips and nuts; stir until just blended. Pour into 2 greased and floured 7 1/2 x 3 1/2 inch bread pans.

Bake 1 hour at 375°F. Check after 50 minutes of baking time.