No-Bake Chocolate Banana Oat Bites
These no-bake bites combine creamy bananas and rich cocoa with wholesome oats for a healthy, kid-friendly snack. This American-inspired kid-friendly recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 10 minutes, pairs ripe banana, 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.
Ingredients
- 1 medium ripe banana
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 tbsp natural peanut butter
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a medium bowl, mash 1 medium ripe banana with a fork until smooth and creamy.
- Step 2: Add 1 cup rolled oats, 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder, 3 tbsp natural peanut butter, 2 tbsp honey, and 1 tsp vanilla extract to the mashed banana. Stir together until all ingredients are well combined and form a sticky dough.
- Step 3: Fold in 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips evenly throughout the mixture.
- Step 4: Using your hands or a small cookie scoop, form the mixture into 12 bite-sized balls and place them on a parchment-lined tray.
- Step 5: Refrigerate the bites for at least 30 minutes until firm and set before serving.
