Rainbow Fruit & Nut Energy Bites
Vibrant, naturally sweet bites packed with tropical flavors and crunchy nuts, perfect for a healthy snack or after-school treat. This American-inspired kid-friendly recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs rolled oats, almond butter, honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 120 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
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup almond butter
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup, chopped dried pineapple
- 1/4 cup, chopped dried banana chips
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 1/2 cup rolled oats, 1/4 cup almond butter, and 1/4 cup honey, stirring vigorously until the mixture holds together when pinched (about 2 minutes of mixing).
- Step 2: Add 1/4 cup chopped dried pineapple, 1/4 cup chopped dried banana chips, 1/4 cup sunflower seeds, and 1/4 cup shredded coconut to the bowl, folding gently until all ingredients are evenly distributed with no dry patches.
- Step 3: Scoop 1 tablespoon of the mixture at a time using a small cookie scoop, roll firmly into 1-inch balls between your palms, and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up before serving.
