No-Bake Peanut Butter Banana Energy Bites for Kids
Sweet and wholesome no-bake energy bites packed with peanut butter, oats, and banana — perfect for an active kid’s snack or quick breakfast. This American-inspired kid-friendly recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, pairs rolled oats, natural peanut butter, ripe banana for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 110 calories and feeds 8, 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 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
- 1 medium, mashed ripe banana
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp ground flaxseed
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups rolled oats, 1/2 cup natural peanut butter, 1 medium mashed ripe banana, 1/4 cup honey, 2 tbsp ground flaxseed, 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips, and 1 tsp vanilla extract. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly mixed.
- Step 2: Using your hands or a small cookie scoop, form the mixture into 1-inch balls, about 16 bites.
- Step 3: Place the energy bites onto a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Step 4: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week and serve chilled as a quick snack or breakfast option.
