Banana Bread Energy Bites
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ½ cup natural peanut butter or almond butter
- ⅓ cup mashed ripe banana about 1 medium banana
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: mini chocolate chips chopped nuts, flaxseed, chia seeds, shredded coconut
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix mashed banana, nut butter, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla until smooth.
- Add oats, cinnamon, and salt; stir until thick and evenly combined.
- Fold in any optional add-ins.
- Cover and refrigerate for 20–30 minutes to firm up.
- Scoop about 1 tablespoon of mixture and roll into balls.
- Refrigerate for another 15–20 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use very ripe bananas for the best sweetness and flavor.
If the mixture is too wet, add more oats; if too dry, add a little extra banana or nut butter.
Store refrigerated to maintain shape and freshness.