No-Bake Banana and Oat Energy Bites for Kids

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Sweet and chewy no-bake energy bites packed with bananas, oats, and peanut butter, perfect for a kid-friendly snack. This American-inspired kid-friendly recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, pairs ripe banana, rolled oats, natural peanut butter for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 110 calories and feeds 12, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Serves 12 American cuisine 110 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium mixing bowl, mash 1 medium ripe banana with a fork until smooth with some small lumps remaining.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 cup rolled oats, 1/2 cup natural peanut butter, 2 tbsp honey, and 1 tsp vanilla extract to the mashed banana. Stir with a spoon until all ingredients are fully combined and form a sticky dough.
  3. Step 3: Fold in 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
  4. Step 4: Using clean hands, roll the mixture into 12 equal bite-sized balls, about 1 inch each.
  5. Step 5: Place the energy bites on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up before serving.

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