Chocolate Chia Oatmeal Cookies

Ingredients

• 2 tbs. chia seeds
• 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk, milk of choice
• 1 ripe, medium banana, mashed
• 1/3 cup organic brown rice syrup or raw honey
• *If you prefer super sweet cookies, substitute with white or brown sugar
• 1/4 cup melted extra-virgin coconut oil
• 1 1/3 cups gluten-free instant oats
• 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
• 1/4 cup dairy-free chocolate chips
• 2 tbs. cocoa powder
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/8 sea salt (optional)