Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients (12)

• 2 large ripe bananas well mashed (about 1 cup)
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil plus 2 teaspoons (use extra light for the most subtle flavor, though regular extra virgin olive oil can easily be substituted)
• 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/8 teaspoon pure almond extract
• 1 1/3 cups rolled oats
• 1/2 cup almond meal*
• 1/4 cup shredded coconut sweetened or unsweetened
• 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 ounces dark chocolate chopped (about 1/3 cup)
• 1/3 cup dried tart cherries