Banana Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 1 cup creamy peanut butter (not natural style).
02 - ½ cup mashed ripe banana (about 1 medium banana).
03 - ½ cup packed light brown sugar.
04 - 1 large egg.
05 - 1 cup quick oats.
06 - ½ teaspoon baking soda.
07 - ¼ teaspoon salt (sea salt or kosher salt preferred).
08 - 1 cup chocolate chips (milk, semi-sweet, dark, or peanut butter).

# Instructions:

01 - Heat oven to 350°F. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mat.
02 - Beat peanut butter, mashed banana, brown sugar, and egg with electric mixer until well combined.
03 - Mix in quick oats, baking soda, and salt until thoroughly combined.
04 - Stir in chocolate chips on low speed until evenly distributed.
05 - Let mixture sit for 5 minutes to thicken before scooping.
06 - Scoop 2 tablespoons of dough and roll into balls. Place 12 per sheet.
07 - Bake 8-10 minutes until edges are lightly golden and cookies are set.
08 - Let cookies cool 5 minutes on baking sheet, then transfer to wire rack.

# Notes:

01 - Use regular peanut butter, not natural style with oil separation.
02 - For gluten-free version, use certified gluten-free oats.
03 - Total mix-ins should not exceed 1 cup.

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