Dark Chocolate Walnut Banana Bread

1: Preheat oven to 350°F and spray two loaf pans with nonstick spray; line with parchment if desired and set aside.

2: In a large bowl, mix the dry ingredients together (flour through cinnamon) and set aside.

3: In a smaller bowl, mash the bananas and then mix in the remaining wet ingredients until fully combined.

4: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and fold until just combined.

5: Gently stir in the nuts and chocolate.

6: Pour the batter into both loaf pans and top with extra nuts and chocolate if desired.

7: Bake for 35-45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

8: Let cool for 15 minutes in the pan, then turn out onto a cooling rack.