Sunshine Fruit & Nut Energy Bites
Bright, chewy bites packed with oats, nut butter, and dried fruit—perfect for a healthy snack that kids can assemble themselves. This kid-friendly recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs rolled oats, creamy peanut 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 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1/2 cup, finely chopped dried mango
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup rolled oats, 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter, and 2 tbsp honey, mixing until fully incorporated and sticky.
- Step 2: Fold in 1/2 cup finely chopped dried mango and 1/4 cup chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Step 3: Scoop 1 tablespoon of the mixture into your palm, press firmly, and roll into a 1-inch ball—repeat until all mixture is used up.
- Step 4: Place the balls on a parchment-lined plate and refrigerate for 15 minutes until firm and easy to handle.
