Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan with butter or cooking spray and line with parchment paper for easy removal.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, matcha powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined and no lumps remain.

In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth. Add the melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined and smooth.

Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients using a spatula. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix. The batter should be slightly lumpy.

Reserve 2 tablespoons of chocolate chips for topping, then fold the remaining chocolate chips into the batter until evenly distributed.

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle the reserved chocolate chips on top. Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.

Remove from the oven and let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing. Serve at room temperature and enjoy.