Description
These No-Bake Banana Cinnamon Energy Bites are a delightful treat packed with wholesome ingredients and natural sweetness. Easy to make and perfect for a quick energy boost or a healthy snack on the go.
Ingredients
Scale
Ripe Banana Energy Base:
- 1 ripe banana (mashed)
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1/4 cup almond butter (or peanut butter)
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Optional:
- 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Mash the Banana: In a medium mixing bowl, mash the ripe banana until smooth.
- Mix Ingredients: Add oats, almond butter, flaxseed, honey, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until well combined.
- Add Chocolate Chips (Optional): If using, fold in the mini chocolate chips.
- Chill: Refrigerate the mixture for 20–30 minutes to firm up.
- Roll into Balls: Once chilled, roll the mixture into 1-inch balls using your hands.
- Store: Place bites on a parchment-lined tray or container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
Notes
- Use gluten-free oats if needed.
- You can substitute chia seeds for flaxseed or add a scoop of protein powder to boost nutrition.
- Perfect for quick snacks, breakfast on the go, or lunchbox treats.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 25 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
