Ingredients
– 2 ripe bananas, mashed
– 1 cup oats (I prefer rolled oats for better texture)
– 1/2 cup almond butter or any nut butter you have on hand
– 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (optional for chocolate lovers)
– 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
– A pinch of salt
– 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips or nuts (optional)
Equipment Needed
– Mixing bowl
– Fork or potato masher
– Baking sheet lined with parchment paper
– Measuring cups and spoons
– Oven
Step-by-Step Instructions
To start, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This step is crucial for achieving that perfect cookie texture! While the oven warms up, grab a mixing bowl and mash the ripe bananas with a fork or potato masher. The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your cookies will be! It’s a simple yet satisfying task, and the smell of those bananas is just divine. (See the next page below to continue steps…)