Banana Oatmeal Cookie Bites (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 cup of smooth peanut butter (avoid natural types).
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1 medium ripe banana, mashed (about ½ cup).
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½ cup of packed brown sugar.
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1 large egg.
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½ teaspoon of baking soda.
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¼ teaspoon of kosher or sea salt.
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1 cup of rolled oats (quick-cooking).
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1 cup of chocolate chips (choose milk, dark, semi-sweet, or peanut butter).
# Instructions:
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Set your oven to 350°F. Lay parchment or a silicone mat on your baking sheets.
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Blend banana, peanut butter, sugar, and egg together until smooth using an electric mixer.
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Stir in oats, salt, and baking soda until the mixture comes together.
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On low, mix in the chocolate chips until they’re evenly scattered.
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Let the dough sit for about 5 minutes to firm up.
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Scoop out 2-tablespoon portions, roll into balls, and arrange 12 on each baking sheet.
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Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until cookie edges are golden and firm.
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After 5 minutes, move cookies to a cooling rack to finish cooling.
# Notes:
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Stick with regular peanut butter, not the kind with oil separation.
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Use certified gluten-free oats if you need them.
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Keep all mix-ins at a total of no more than 1 cup.