Step 1

Preheat oven to Grease & flour loaf pans.

Step 2

Cream butter and sugar. Beat in eggs.

Step 3

Mix together sifted dry ingredients. Add to wet ingredients. Mix well.

Step 4

Add in mashed bananas. Add nuts & chocolate chips (if using). Mix well.

Step 5

Pour into prepared pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 50-60 minutes (see note for smaller loaves). Breads are done when a wooden toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step 6

While breads are still warm, spread melted butter over top and sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar mixture.

Step 7

** Notes:If making small loaves, bake 30-35 minutes.You can also use the disposable aluminum loaf pans, and freeze breads for gifts!