No-Bake Chocolate Banana Energy Bites

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Chewy energy bites combining ripe bananas, oats, and cocoa powder for a nutritious, kid-friendly snack without any baking. This American-inspired kid-friendly recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, pairs ripe bananas, rolled oats, unsweetened cocoa powder for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 90 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 90 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, mash 2 medium ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 cup rolled oats, 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/3 cup natural peanut butter, 2 tbsp honey, and 1 tsp vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Mix well until all ingredients are fully combined.
  3. Step 3: Fold in 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips evenly throughout the mixture.
  4. Step 4: Using clean hands or a small cookie scoop, form the mixture into 1-inch diameter balls. Place them on a parchment-lined tray.
  5. Step 5: Refrigerate the energy bites for at least 30 minutes until firm before serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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