# Ingredient List:
→ Wet Ingredients
01 - 2 large ripe bananas, mashed
02 - 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted (or coconut oil for dairy-free)
03 - 1/2 cup light brown sugar
04 - 1 large egg
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Dry Ingredients
06 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
07 - 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
08 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
09 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
10 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
11 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Mix-Ins (Optional)
12 - 1/2 cup chocolate chips or raisins
13 - 1/3 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
# Steps:
01 - Set the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, mash bananas until smooth. Add melted butter, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract; whisk until well blended.
03 - Whisk together flour, rolled oats, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a separate bowl.
04 - Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
05 - Fold in chocolate chips or raisins and nuts if desired.
06 - Drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto prepared sheets, spacing approximately 2 inches apart.
07 - Bake for 13 to 15 minutes, until edges are lightly golden and centers are set.
08 - Allow cookies to rest on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
