Description
A quick, healthy, and delicious no-bake snack made with just a few pantry staples. These energy bites are sweet, chewy, and perfect for a morning boost or afternoon treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large ripe bananas (about 300g)
- 1 ½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- ½ cup smooth peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Optional: ¼ cup dark chocolate chips
- Optional: 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- Optional: ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- Optional: Coconut flakes for rolling
Instructions
- Peel the bananas and mash them in a mixing bowl until completely smooth with no chunks.
- Add the peanut butter, honey, vanilla extract, and salt to the mashed bananas. Stir until fully incorporated. If the peanut butter is cold, microwave it for 10 seconds to soften.
- Pour in the oats and any optional add-ins (chocolate chips, chia seeds, cinnamon). Stir until the mixture resembles a thick, chunky dough.
- If the mixture is too sticky, add more oats one tablespoon at a time. If too dry, add a teaspoon of milk or more honey.
- Take about a tablespoon of the mixture and roll it between your palms to form a ball. If sticky, wet your hands slightly with water.
- Place the rolled bites on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Chill in the freezer for 15 minutes or in the fridge for 30 minutes until firm.
- Transfer to an airtight container and store in the fridge or freezer.
Notes
Use very ripe, spotted bananas for natural sweetness and binding. Do not skip the chilling step, as it firms up the bites. For meal prep, freeze the bites on the baking sheet first before transferring to a bag to prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 energy bite
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 4
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 14
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
Keywords: no-bake, energy bites, healthy snack, peanut butter, banana, oats, gluten-free, vegan option, meal prep