Description
These No-Bake Banana Cinnamon Energy Bites are the perfect grab-and-go snack! Packed with natural sweetness from banana, energy-boosting oats, and a warm hint of cinnamon, they’re easy to make and great for fueling your day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ripe banana, mashed
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup peanut butter or almond butter
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Mash the banana: In a bowl, mash the ripe banana until smooth.
- Combine ingredients: Add the oats, peanut butter (or almond butter), honey (or maple syrup), cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt to the mashed banana. Mix well until all ingredients are combined.
- Add optional chocolate chips: If using, fold in the mini chocolate chips.
- Form the bites: Use your hands to roll the mixture into bite-sized balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Chill: Place the energy bites on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Serve: Once chilled, enjoy these energy bites as a quick snack or breakfast.
Notes
- You can store these energy bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- For a nut-free option, substitute sunflower seed butter for peanut or almond butter.
- Add-ins like chia seeds, flaxseeds, or dried fruit can be added for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack, Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 energy bite
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0g