1-First, preheat the oven to 350°F (176°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper. This keeps your cookies from sticking and makes cleanup a breeze. In a large bowl, mash the 3 overripe bananas until you have about 1 ¼ cups of smooth puree; this forms the moist base of your cookies.

2-Next, mix in 2 tablespoons of honey or maple syrup, 1 egg or flax egg for a vegan option, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Stir well to combine these ingredients for that natural sweetness and flavor. Then, add 1 ½ cups quick-cooking oats, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and ¼ teaspoon sea salt, stirring until everything is evenly mixed before gently folding in ½ cup chocolate chips or your chosen mix-ins. Explore more healthy add-ins like kale-based recipes to boost nutrition if you want variety.

3-Use a tablespoon or 1 ½ tablespoon scoop to place portions of dough about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the tops are set and the bottoms are lightly browned. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before moving them to a wire rack to cool completely, and enjoy them warm or at room temperature.