No-Bake Banana Oat Energy Bites with Dark Chocolate Chips

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A quick, wholesome snack combining creamy bananas, hearty oats, and bursts of dark chocolate for a naturally sweet treat kids love. This American-inspired recipe (gluten free, vegetarian), ready in about 10 minutes, turns ripe banana, rolled oats, natural peanut butter into a satisfying snack for between meals, packed lunches, or game-day spreads — minimal active time and easy to scale up for a crowd. Each serving lands at about 95 calories and feeds 12, so it fits into lunchboxes, road trips, or an afternoon-energy gap without derailing the day. 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 95 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, mash 1 medium ripe banana with a fork until smooth and slightly chunky.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 cup rolled oats, 1/4 cup natural peanut butter, 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips, 1 tbsp ground flaxseed, 1 tbsp honey, and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract to the mashed banana. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly combined into a sticky dough.
  3. Step 3: Using clean hands, roll the mixture into 12 small, 1-inch diameter balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  4. Step 4: Refrigerate the energy bites for at least 30 minutes to firm up before serving. Keep refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

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