Banana, Chia, And Oatmeal Cookies With Lemon And Basil

• 2 Bananas, the riper the better
• 1 Lemon, zested and juiced (1/2 - 1 tbs)
• 3-4 cups Oats
• 1/2 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1/4 cup Chia seeds
• 1 - 2 tablespoons Honey
• 1/2 Vanilla extract
• 1 sprig Basil, chopped (~5 - 7 leaves + a few reserved)
• 1 pinch Salt
• 1 splash Maple syrup, to serve

1. Pre-heat oven to 175u0b0C (350u0b0F).
2. Cut up the bananas into a bowl and mash with the back of a fork. (I like to leave a few larger chunks of banana to create some contrast when you bite into the cookie ) Add all ingredients, except for the oats, into the bowl and stir to combine.
3. Add the oats little-by-little until it reaches a banana-oat ratio that you're happy with and stir everything together.
4. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place six spoonfuls of the "batter" on the sheet, shaping each one into a nicely formed circle with the back of your spoon. (If you have a mold and are a strict perfectionist, now's the time to break it out )
5. Place in the oven until golden brown and crispy on the top and bottom, but still soft and gooey in the middle, which should take about 10 minutes. (Check back frequently! You won't want to risk burning them )
6. Remove from the baking sheet, drizzle with some maple syrup, and garnish each cookie with a basil leaf. Happy devouring!

bananas, lemon, oats, baking powder, chia seeds, honey, vanilla, basil, salt, maple syrup

Taken from food52.com/recipes/71101-banana-chia-and-oatmeal-cookies-with-lemon-and-basil (may not work)