Ingredients:

• 3 overripe bananas, mashed

• 1 small squash or zucchini, grated

• 1/4 cup melted butter

• 1/4 cup honey or brown sugar

• 2 eggs, beaten

• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 1/4 cup chopped nuts

• 1/4 cup (or more) chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan, line with wax paper. 

2. In a large bowl, mash the bananas. Stir in the grated squash.

3. Add and whisk together the melted butter, honey/brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract.

4. Add and whisk together the flours, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

5. Fold in the chopped nuts and chocolate. Maybe add more chocolate.

6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.

7. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

8. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Suggestions:

• Bananas: Use very ripe bananas with lots of dark spots. They should be soft and easy to mash.

• Squash: I usually use zucchini, but feel free to experiment with other squash. Different types will change the flavor and texture.

• Moisture: Don't worry about squeezing out excess moisture from the squash. I like my banana bread really moist! If it's too soft when it comes out, it will firm up overnight.

• Sweetness and Spice: Adjust the sugar to your taste. You can also add other spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, or even a little cocoa powder.

Enjoy your banana bread!