No-Bake Peanut Butter Banana Oat Bites
Chewy and naturally sweet, these no-bake bites combine peanut butter, ripe banana, and rolled oats for a wholesome snack kids will love. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, turns ripe banana, creamy peanut butter, rolled oats 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 110 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.
Ingredients
- 1 medium ripe banana
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 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 slightly chunky.
- Step 2: Add 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter, 2 tbsp honey, and 1 tsp vanilla extract to the banana and stir until fully combined.
- Step 3: Fold in 1 cup rolled oats and 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips, mixing until the mixture is sticky and holds together.
- Step 4: Using your hands, form the mixture into 12 equal bite-sized balls and place them on a parchment-lined tray.
- Step 5: Refrigerate the bites for at least 30 minutes until firm and easy to handle before serving.
