Description
Quick and easy no-bake energy bites made with peanut butter, ripe bananas, oats, and optional add-ins like chocolate chips and chia seeds. Perfect for a wholesome after-school snack or on-the-go fuel.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium ripe bananas (about 7 oz / 200g)
- 1/2 cup peanut butter (125g), creamy or chunky
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (90g)
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds (20g), optional but recommended
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (45g), optional
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- Optional add-ins: chopped nuts, shredded coconut, flaxseeds, sunflower seeds
Instructions
- Peel and mash the ripe bananas in a mixing bowl using a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth with a few small lumps.
- Stir in the peanut butter and vanilla extract until creamy and slightly sticky. If peanut butter is stiff, microwave for 10 seconds to soften before mixing.
- Add rolled oats, chia seeds, cinnamon, salt, and chocolate chips (if using). Mix until evenly combined. Adjust texture by adding more oats if too wet or a splash of milk/water if too dry.
- Form the mixture into 1-inch balls using hands or a small cookie scoop. Place on a lined baking sheet or plate and lightly flatten if desired. Makes about 15-18 bites.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up the bites. If in a hurry, 15 minutes will work but bites will be softer.
- Enjoy chilled. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
Notes
Use very ripe bananas with brown spots for best sweetness and binding. Chilling is essential to firm up the bites. Adjust texture by adding oats if too wet or a splash of milk/water if too dry. Optional add-ins like nuts, seeds, or chocolate chips can be customized. For nut allergies, substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter or soy nut butter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 energy bite
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 4.5
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
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