Heat oven to 350°. Grease bottoms of 2 loaf pans (I use one 8-mini-loaf pan and one regular size loaf pan).
Beat sugar and butter in a large bowl. Add eggs and mix until well blended. Add bananas, buttermilk, and vanilla. Beat until smooth.
In a small bowl, mix flour, baking soda, and salt. Add to the banana mixture and stir just until combined. Stir in nuts and chocolate chips if desired.
Bake at 350° for about 20-25 minutes for mini loaves and about 1 hour for 8-inch loaves, or until a tooth pick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool for at least 5-10 minutes in pan and then loosen carefully with a knife around the edges and cool on a rack until completely cooled.
Recipe by Food Fun Family at https://foodfunfamily.com/banana-nut-bread-recipe/