Sweet Banana Oat Energy Bites with Chocolate Chips
No-bake energy bites combining mashed ripe banana, oats, and mini chocolate chips for a naturally sweet and wholesome kid-friendly snack. This American-inspired kid-friendly recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, turns rolled oats, ripe banana, natural peanut butter 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 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1 medium, mashed ripe banana
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, mash 1 medium ripe banana with a fork until smooth and slightly chunky.
- Step 2: Add 1 1/2 cups rolled oats, 1/2 cup natural peanut butter, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon to the mashed banana. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are combined into a sticky dough.
- Step 3: Fold in 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips evenly throughout the mixture.
- Step 4: Using clean hands, roll the mixture into 1-inch bite-sized balls and place them on a parchment-lined tray.
- Step 5: Refrigerate the energy bites for at least 30 minutes to firm up before serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
