Oat Banana Chocolate Chips (Printer-friendly)

Delight in soft, chewy oat and banana bites accented by rich chocolate chips.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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 - 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 evenly incorporated.
03 - Add rolled oats, cinnamon if using, and salt to the wet mixture. Stir until fully combined.
04 - Fold the semi-sweet chocolate chips gently into the dough.
05 - Scoop 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, or until the cookies are set and golden at the edges.
07 - Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick and easy to make with wholesome ingredients
  • Naturally sweetened and perfect for dessert or snacking
02 -
  • Use certified gluten-free oats if you need cookies to be gluten-free
  • These cookies taste best fresh but can be stored in an airtight container up to 3 days
03 -
  • Add chopped nuts or dried fruit for your own variation
  • For dairy-free cookies, choose suitable chocolate chips
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