Safari-Themed Banana Oat Energy Bites

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Chewy and naturally sweet energy bites packed with banana and oats, inspired by fun indoor playground snacks for kids. 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 110 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 110 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, mash 1 medium ripe banana with a fork until smooth and slightly chunky.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 cup rolled oats, 1/3 cup natural peanut butter, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon to the mashed banana. Stir well until all ingredients are combined into a sticky dough.
  3. Step 3: Fold in 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
  4. Step 4: Use a tablespoon to scoop and roll the mixture into 12 equal-sized balls, pressing firmly to shape.
  5. Step 5: Place the energy bites on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set before serving.

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