Description
Delightful Strawberry Banana Oat Balls blend sweet summer fruits with hearty rolled oats for a perfect snack. Protein-packed and no-bake, these energy bites offer you a quick, nutritious treat that satisfies cravings without guilt.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits:
- 1 ripe banana
- 1/2 cup strawberries
Base Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
Binding and Flavor Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) ground flaxseed
Instructions
- Crush ripe banana thoroughly in a large mixing vessel until it reaches a uniform, creamy consistency.
- Incorporate finely diced strawberries, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the mashed banana.
- Blend in smooth peanut butter and unsweetened applesauce, stirring until the mixture becomes a homogeneous texture.
- Gradually fold in rolled oats and ground flaxseed, mixing until a dense, cohesive dough develops.
- Using clean hands, gently form small, uniform spheres approximately one inch in diameter.
- Arrange the spherical treats on a parchment-covered baking sheet, maintaining slight separation between each ball.
- Position the baking sheet in a preheated oven at 350F (175C) for 12-15 minutes, watching for a slightly firm exterior.
- Remove from oven and allow the treats to cool completely at room temperature before presenting to your canine companion.
Notes
- Swap peanut butter with sunflower seed butter for dogs with peanut allergies, ensuring a safe alternative while maintaining similar nutritional benefits.
- Freeze extra balls in an airtight container for up to two weeks, creating convenient ready-to-serve treats for your furry friend.
- Use organic strawberries and bananas to reduce potential pesticide exposure and support cleaner ingredient quality for your dog’s treats.
- Add a sprinkle of ground cinnamon for potential anti-inflammatory properties and a subtle flavor boost that many dogs enjoy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 89 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 2.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 2.6 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg