Soft, chewy bites blending ripe bananas, oats, and chocolate chips in a naturally sweet treat.
# Components:
→ Wet Ingredients
01 - 2 large ripe bananas, mashed
02 - 2 tablespoons coconut oil or melted butter
→ Dry Ingredients
03 - 2 cups rolled oats
04 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Mix-ins
06 - 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
# Directions:
01 - Set the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, mash the bananas thoroughly then stir in the coconut oil until evenly incorporated.
03 - Add rolled oats, ground cinnamon if desired, and salt to the banana mixture; stir until well combined.
04 - Gently fold the semi-sweet chocolate chips into the dough mixture.
05 - Spoon heaping tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, flattening each slightly with the back of a spoon.
06 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until cookies are set and edges turn lightly golden.
07 - Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for five minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
