Step 1: First, preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Add all the ingredients, except the optional chocolate chips, to your standing mixer and blend until smooth.
Step 2: Line a bread pan with parchment paper and transfer the batter to the lined bread pan, and spread evenly with a knife or spoon.
Step 3: Sprinkle the chocolate chips over top of the bread.
Step 4: Place the pan in the oven and bake for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the loaf comes out clean.