Soft, chewy bites combining oats, ripe bananas, and chocolate chips for a naturally sweet snack.
# 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
# Method:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Stir in the coconut oil until fully combined.
03 - Add rolled oats, ground cinnamon if using, and salt to the banana mixture. Stir until evenly combined.
04 - Gently fold the semi-sweet chocolate chips into the mixture to distribute evenly.
05 - Scoop heaping tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet and flatten slightly using the back of a spoon.
06 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until cookies are set and lightly golden on the edges.
07 - Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
