Chef's Notes
Feel free to use a silicone baking mat in place of parchment paper.
Making the Cookies
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease with cooking spray.
Mash bananas in a bowl; add oats and mix well to combine. Fold in chocolate chips and applesauce.
Use a tablespoon to measure out portions of the dough, dropping onto the baking sheet. You can shape these into balls or press and flatten each cookie with a spoon. (It will not spread out much during baking.)
Bake for about 15 minutes or until cookies are lightly browned on top.
Remove and let cool on a rack.
Roll in honey and then crushed nuts, if using, when cool enough to handle.
Step 1: Making the Cookies
- 3 large ripe bananas
- 13⁄4 cups quick oats
- 1⁄4 cup chocolate chips
- 1⁄4 cup applesauce
- Honey (optional)
- Crushed nuts (optional)
