Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 ½ cups rolled oats
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
- ¼ cup chopped nuts or dark chocolate chips (optional)
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Mash and Mix: In a bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Add vanilla, milk, cocoa powder, and salt. Stir until combined.
- Add Oats: Fold in the oats (and optional nuts or chocolate chips) until everything is well mixed.
- Shape the Dessert: Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the tray, shaping into cookies or small bars.
- Bake: Bake for 12-15 minutes until firm and slightly crisp on the edges.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let cool for a few minutes before enjoying a healthy, sugar-free treat!
Would you like me to tweak the texture — maybe make it more like brownies or a fudgy bar instead of cookies? 🍫🍌✨