Banana Oat Cookies

Ingredients:

• 2 large ripe bananas, mashed

• 1 cup rolled oats

• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

• ¼ teaspoon salt

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 2 tablespoons nut butter (like almond or peanut butter)

• ¼ cup chopped walnuts or dark chocolate chips (optional)

• 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed or chia seeds (optional for extra fiber)
  
  

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

2. In a medium bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.

3. Add the oats, cinnamon, salt, vanilla, and nut butter. Stir until well combined.

4. Fold in any optional add-ins like walnuts, chocolate chips, flaxseed, or chia seeds.

5. Scoop tablespoons of the mixture onto the baking sheet and flatten slightly with the back of a spoon.

6. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the cookies are set.

7. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
   
   

Yields: About 10–12 cookies