Easy Peanut Butter Banana Energy Bites: 5-Minute No-Bake Recipe
These no-bake energy bites are made with simple ingredients like oats, peanut butter, and banana. They come together in just five minutes and are perfect for lunchboxes, after-school snacks, or a quick breakfast on the go.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes (includes 30 minutes chilling)
- Yield: 15-18 bites 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats (not instant)
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 medium ripe banana, mashed
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds or flaxseed meal
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Mash the banana in a large mixing bowl until mostly smooth with a few small lumps.
- Add the peanut butter and honey (or maple syrup) to the mashed banana and stir until well combined and creamy.
- Add the rolled oats, chia seeds (or flaxseed meal), and a pinch of salt. Stir until evenly distributed. The mixture should be thick and slightly sticky like soft cookie dough. Adjust with a teaspoon of water or extra oats if needed.
- If using, gently fold in the mini chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Using lightly dampened hands, roll tablespoon-sized portions into balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet or plate. You should get about 15-18 bites.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to firm up.
Notes
Use ripe bananas for natural sweetness. If mixture is too sticky, chill for 10-15 minutes before rolling. These keep in the fridge for up to a week and freeze for up to three months. For a nut-free version, use sunflower seed butter or WowButter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 120140
- Sugar: 810
- Sodium: 5070
- Fat: 67
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 1416
- Fiber: 23
- Protein: 45
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