Description
These chia banana bread energy bites are a quick, healthy, no-bake snack that tastes like banana bread but with a nutritious twist. Perfect for meal prep, they’re packed with wholesome ingredients and are endlessly customizable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe bananas (about 1 cup or 240g), mashed
- 1 1/2 cups (135g) rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons (20g) chia seeds
- 1/4 cup (60g) nut butter (e.g., almond, peanut, or sunflower seed butter)
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Optional: chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or dried fruit
Instructions
- Mash the bananas: In a medium bowl, mash 2 ripe bananas until smooth.
- Mix the wet ingredients: Stir in nut butter and honey or maple syrup until well combined.
- Add the dry ingredients: Fold in rolled oats, chia seeds, and cinnamon. Add optional ingredients like chocolate chips or nuts if desired.
- Chill the mixture: Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 20–30 minutes to firm up the mixture.
- Roll into bites: Use a cookie scoop or spoon to portion out the mixture, then roll into 1-inch balls with your hands.
- Set and store: Place the bites on a baking sheet or plate and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before enjoying. Store in an airtight container in the fridge.
Notes
For best results, use ripe bananas for natural sweetness. Chill the mixture before rolling to make it easier to handle. Adjust the texture by adding more oats if too wet or more nut butter if too dry.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 10
- Fat: 3
- Saturated Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 2
Keywords: chia energy bites, banana bread bites, healthy snack, no-bake snack, protein bites