Chewy Banana Oatmeal Cookies

1Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas (2) until smooth.

3Add the rolled oats (1 cup), peanut butter (½ cup), honey (¼ cup), vanilla extract (½ teaspoon), baking soda (½ teaspoon), cinnamon (¼ teaspoon), and a pinch of salt to the mashed bananas. Mix until well combined.

4If desired, fold in the chocolate chips and chopped nuts for added texture and flavor.

5Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded tablespoons of the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie as they will spread slightly while baking.

6Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the cookies are set.

7Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.