Choco-‘Nana-Oat-Nut Quick Bread

INGREDIENTS

• 4-5 ripe bananas, mashed
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups old fashioned oats, divided
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup walnuts and/or hazelnuts, chopped
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

PREPARATION

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan. Set aside.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the eggs, brown sugar, melted butter, and milk. Stir in bananas.
3. In a separate bowl, stir together 1 cup of the oats, the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Add to wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
4. Fold in chocolate chips and nuts and pour into prepared loaf pan. Top with remaining oats and bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 60 minutes. If loaf starts to brown too quickly, tent with some aluminum foil.
5. Let bread cool in pan 10 minutes before removing. Allow to cool completely before slicing and serving. Enjoy!