Description
Sweet banana cinnamon energy bites pack a powerful punch of natural goodness for health-conscious snackers. Quick and simple to prepare, these delightful morsels offer wholesome ingredients that energize and satisfy without guilt.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 ripe banana, mashed
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) rolled oats
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) peanut butter or almond butter
Binding and Flavor Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) vanilla extract
Spice and Optional Ingredients:
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) chia seeds or flaxseeds (optional)
Instructions
- Transform ripe banana into a silky smooth puree using a fork or potato masher.
- Incorporate rolled oats, nut butter, natural sweetener, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract into the banana mixture, blending thoroughly until a consistent texture emerges.
- Gently fold in optional chia or flaxseeds, ensuring even distribution throughout the mixture.
- Craft compact spheres approximately one inch in diameter by carefully rolling the mixture between palms.
- Arrange the energy bites on a parchment-lined surface, maintaining slight separation between each bite.
- Chill in the refrigerator for approximately 30 minutes, allowing the bites to solidify and develop a firmer consistency.
- Serve chilled directly from the refrigerator or transfer to an airtight container for preservation up to seven days.
Notes
- For extra binding, ensure the banana is very ripe and soft to help ingredients stick together perfectly.
- Swap peanut butter with sunflower seed butter for a nut-free version, making these energy bites school and allergy-friendly.
- Boost protein content by adding a scoop of your favorite protein powder, transforming these bites into a post-workout snack.
- Roll the energy bites in shredded coconut, crushed nuts, or mini chocolate chips for added texture and flavor variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 121 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg