Gma MJ’s Banana Bread

My grandmother’s banana recipe slightly modified to exclude the lard.

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 F.

Step 2

In medium bowl add flour (no need to sift), baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Whisk lightly.

Step 3

Make sure cream cheese and butter are softened and bananas are mashed.

Step 4

Beat cream cheese, butter, and sugar in a large bowl. Add eggs one at a time. Add bananas and vanilla. Mix until blended.

Step 5

Slowly mix in on low to medium speed the flour mixture until fully blended.

Step 6

Mix in chocolate chips.

Step 7

Pour mixture into a greased and floured 2x9 bread pan. Bake for 1 hour or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 8

Once done, use a butter knife around the inside edges of the pan to loosen the bread, flipped the pan over onto a cutting board or cookie sheet, tap the bottom of the pan to release the bread from the pan, and then flip the loaf back over and transfer to a cooling rack. Let cool completely before enjoying.