Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

makes 2 loaves

1/3 cup canola oil
1 cup sugar
3 eggs, beaten
2/3 cup buttermilk
4 to 5 bananas, mashed
3 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, optional

1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Coat two 9" x 5" loaf pans with canola spray.
   
2. In a large bowl, combine oil, sugar, eggs, buttermilk, and bananas; beat until thoroughly mixed. Beat in flour, baking soda, and salt until just blended. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts, if desired.
   
3. Pour batter into loaf pans and bake 55 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Let cool 5 minutes then remove from pans.
   

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Recipe Courtesy of Canola Gourmet. For more information about canola oil, visit www.northerncanola.com. Featured on MrFood.com

posted by Shaena:)