Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Step 2

Spray a 9×5 inch loaf pan with cooking spray or line with parchment paper for easy removal.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.

Step 4

Mix and set aside.

Step 5

In a medium bowl cream together the butter, sugar, eggs and vanilla until creamy.

Step 6

Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients bowl along with the mashed bananas. Stir to combine well. Fold in the chocolate chips.

Step 7

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, sprinkle additional chocolate chips on top of batter if desired. Bake for 45-55 minutes or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 8

Remove from the oven and let cool before slicing into 10-12 even slices.