Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Equipment Needed
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper (optional, but helpful for easy cleanup)
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Oven
Step-by-Step Instructions
Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). As the oven heats up, I love to prepare my baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper—this really helps the cookies not stick and makes for easier cleanup. In a large mixing bowl, I mash the ripe bananas until they’re smooth and creamy. Then, I stir in the peanut butter until well combined. The smell of ripe bananas and peanut butter wafting through my kitchen is simply divine! (See the next page below to continue steps…)