Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Gather your ingredients.

Mash the ripe bananas in a medium mixing bowl until smooth.

Add rolled oats, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, baking powder, and cinnamon. Mix until fully blended.

Gently fold in chocolate chips if using.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and drop spoonfuls of the cookie mixture onto it.

Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden; centers should remain soft.

Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.