Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

Best when served the next day, this bread is an easy make-ahead. It also can be frozen for later use.

3/4 c. sugar                     1/2 c. marg. or butter, softened
1 c. mashed ripe bananas         1/2 c. sour cream
2 eggs                           2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda               1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 c. chocolate chips           1/2 c. nuts (optional)

Heat oven to 350 F. Grease and flour bottom only of one 9x5 or two 8x4-inch loaf pans. In large bowl, combine sugar and margarine; beat until light and fluffy. Add bananas, sour cream and eggs; blend well. Stir in flour, baking soda and salt; blend well. Fold in chocolate chips and nuts. Pour into greased and floured pan.

Bake at 350 F for 55 to 65 minutes or until toothpick inserted in centre comes out clean. Cool 15 minutes; remove from pan. Cool completely. Wrap tightly and store in refrigerator.