No-Bake Banana Cinnamon Energy Bites Recipe
These No-Bake Banana Cinnamon Energy Bites are a delicious and healthy snack option that is quick to make and perfect for both kids and adults. Packed with wholesome ingredients like oats, banana, almond butter, and dark chocolate, these energy bites are a flavorful treat for any time of the day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes (plus chilling time)
- Yield: 12–14 bites 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
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Ingredients:
- 1 ripe banana, mashed
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 1/4 cup ground flaxseed
- 1/4 cup mini dark chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe banana until smooth. Add the almond butter, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract, stirring until well combined.
- Add the oats, ground flaxseed, cinnamon, salt, chocolate chips, and chopped walnuts. Mix until everything is evenly incorporated.
- Cover the mixture and refrigerate for 20–30 minutes to firm up.
- Once chilled, use your hands or a small cookie scoop to form the mixture into bite-sized balls.
- Store the energy bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Notes
- You can substitute almond butter with peanut butter or sunflower seed butter.
- For a nut-free version, omit the walnuts or replace with sunflower seeds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
