Oatmeal Banana Raisin Coconut Cookies

These Oatmeal Banana Raisin Coconut Cookies are a perfect combination of flavors and textures. They are soft and chewy with the sweetness of ripe bananas, the natural sweetness of raisins, and the added crunch of coconut. Packed with oatmeal, these cookies are also filling and nutritious. Enjoy them as a healthy snack or as a treat with a cup of tea or coffee. They are easy to make and will quickly become a favorite in your household.

Ingredients

• 2 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup shredded coconut
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas, rolled oats, raisins, shredded coconut, honey, melted butter, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt. Mix well.
3. Add the all-purpose flour and baking soda to the bowl and stir until all the ingredients are well combined.
4. Drop spoonfuls of the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are golden brown.
6. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
7. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

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