Ingredients
Scale
To make these delicious banana oat bites, you’ll need the following ingredients:
- 2 ripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your bites will be.
- 1 ½ cups old-fashioned oats: Oats are a great source of fiber, keeping you full longer.
- ¼ cup honey: Adds natural sweetness and acts as a binding agent.
- ½ cup almond butter or peanut butter: Provides healthy fats and protein.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract: Enhances the flavor of the bites.
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon: Adds a warm, aromatic touch.
- Pinch of salt: Balances the flavors.
- Optional add-ins: Chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or dried fruits for extra taste and texture.
Instructions
Creating these banana oat bites is simple and requires no baking. Just follow these steps:
- Prepare the Bananas: Peel and mash the ripe bananas in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
- Mix Ingredients: Add the oats, honey, almond or peanut butter, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt to the mashed bananas. Stir well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
- Add Extras: If using optional add-ins like chocolate chips or nuts, fold them into the mixture at this stage.
- Shape the Bites: Using your hands or a small cookie scoop, form the mixture into small bite-sized balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Chill: Place the formed bites on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow them to firm up.
- Store: Once chilled, transfer the bites to an airtight container and store them in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: one normal portion
- Calories: 120
- Carbohydrates: 18 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 3 grams