1-Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 1/4 cups white whole wheat flour or whole wheat pastry flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 3/4 teaspoon baking soda; set aside.

2-Beat wet ingredients: In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat 1/3 cup melted coconut oil, 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar or coconut sugar, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and 1 large egg until well combined, smooth, and creamy.

3-Add banana: With the mixer on low speed, add 2 large extra ripe bananas, mashed.

4-Add dry ingredients: Add the dry ingredients (except for the oats and chocolate chips) and mix until just combined.

5-Fold in oats and chips: Gently fold in 1 1/4 cups rolled oats and 2/3 cup chocolate chips using a wooden spoon.

6-Drop dough: Using a cookie scoop, drop the dough onto a prepared baking sheet.

7-Bake cookies: Bake for 10 to 13 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. For thinner cookies, gently flatten the dough before baking. This makes about 20 cookies.