A wholesome, cake-like breakfast packed with oats, banana, and rich chocolate flavor.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 cup rolled oats
02 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
05 - Pinch of salt
→ Wet Ingredients
06 - 2 large ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup)
07 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
08 - 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil or unsalted butter
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Add-ins
10 - 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
11 - 2 tablespoons chopped nuts (optional)
# Steps to Follow:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, cocoa powder, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Stir thoroughly.
03 - In a separate bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Add maple syrup or honey, melted coconut oil or butter, and vanilla extract; stir to combine.
04 - Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips and nuts if desired.
05 - Scoop heaping tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, flattening each slightly with the back of a spoon.
06 - Bake for 16 to 18 minutes until cookies are set and slightly firm to the touch.
07 - Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
