Banana Oat Bites

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These delicious Banana Oatmeal Energy Balls will get you through your day! Just mix, roll and enjoy this no-bake healthy snack.

 

Simple ingredients that take only a few minutes to mix up (no food processor required!), then roll, and bring to work.

I don’t make these too much ahead – the fresh bananas taste best same day (and the banana chips stay crispy!) so I make this small batch and split it between my husband’s and my lunch bag, so we can both get what we need that day.

Why you’ll love this recipe

• NO BAKE ENERGY BALLS. These are no-bake energy balls, just mix, roll and you’re done!
• GLUTEN-FREE. These are gluten-free if you ensure you use certified gluten-free oats.
• FREEZER FRIENDLY. Make ahead and freeze! They’re great in lunch boxes!

• Banana – this is not the time for the old, black bananas off your counter. These are no bake energy balls, so we want the banana to be ripe, but not black.
• Old Fashioned Oats – these are chunkier than their quick cook counterparts. You may substitute quick cook oats, but the balls will be less textured.
• Peanut Butter – you may sub cashew or almond butters if you prefer.
• Honey – raw honey adds a touch of sweetness. Yum! Maple syrup is a good substitute if you need one.
• Cinnamon – use as much or as little as you like.
• Chia Seeds – find these in the health food section of the grocery store. They’re full of fiber and kind of fabulous.
• Dried Banana Chips  – I buy these in the produce section of the grocery store.

How to make Energy Bites:

1. Mash the banana in a mixing bowl, and add the remaining ingredients.
2. Using a small cookie scoop, scoop the mixture into balls and place in mini muffin cups (so they don’t stick)
3. Devour.

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Banana Oatmeal Energy Balls

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These delicious Banana Oatmeal Energy Balls will get you through your day! Just mix, roll and enjoy this no-bake healthy snack

Author: Kylee Ayotte

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Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes minutes

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Yield: 16

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Ingredients

• 1 fresh banana
• 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats
• 2 Tbs peanut butter
• 1 Tbs honey
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon chia seeds
• 1/3 cup dried banana chips ((crumbled into small pieces))

OPTIONAL

• 2 tbs quick cooking oats ((optional))

Directions

• Mash the banana in a mixing bowl, and add the remaining ingredients.
• Using a small cookie scoop, scoop the mixture into balls and place in mini muffin cups (so they don’t stick)
• Devour.

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Notes

• Roll them and add to mini cupcake liners for easy portability
• Add some quick oats if the mixture seems to wet and un-roll-able
• Mix it up! Use some raisins, or some dried apples (and some cinnamon)
• Make ahead and freeze! They’re great in lunch boxes!
• Add protein powder for a boost (adjust your liquid levels to accommodate)
• Any nut butter will do – I recommend almond butter, cashew butter or peanut butter.
• A little vanilla extract is a great way to add a different flavor
• Coconut flakes are AWESOME in this energy ball recipe!

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 55kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 70mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg

Disclaimer

Nutritional information is an estimate and provided to you as a courtesy. You should calculate the nutritional information with the actual ingredients used in your recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.

Update: This was originally posted in 2017, and has been updated to improve reader experience.