No-Bake Healthy Banana Oat Energy Bites for Kids

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Soft, naturally sweet energy bites made from ripe bananas, oats, and peanut butter that are perfect for a quick snack or lunchbox treat. 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 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 medium bowl, mash 1 large ripe banana with a fork until smooth.
  2. Step 2: Stir in 1 cup rolled oats, 1/3 cup natural peanut butter, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon until fully combined.
  3. Step 3: If using, fold in 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips for added sweetness and texture.
  4. Step 4: Using clean hands, roll the mixture into 12 bite-sized balls and place them on a parchment-lined tray.
  5. Step 5: Refrigerate the energy bites for at least 30 minutes until firm. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

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