Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Spray loaf pan with baking spray set aside.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl cream the butter and sugars.

Step 3

Add the eggs, buttermilk and mashed bananas. Mix until well combined.

Step 4

Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix until just combined.

Step 5

Fold in the walnuts and chocolate chips.

Step 6

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.

Step 7

Top with additional chocolate chips.

Step 8

Bake for approximately 30 minutes covered with loosely with foil. Remove then continue baking for an additional 30 minutes or until fully cooked, top will be a golden brown. (foil helps to prevent too much browning)

Step 9

Allow to cool in the pan then remove to continue cooling on a wire rack.