Banana Oat Bites

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These delicious Banana Oatmeal Energy Balls will get you through your day! Just mix, roll and enjoy this no-bake healthy snack

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These delicious Banana Oatmeal Energy Balls will get you through your day! Just mix, roll and enjoy this no-bake healthy snack.

For another no-bake snack with oats, try these Aussie bites next.

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Simple ingredients that take only a few minutes to mix up (no food processor required!), then roll, and bring to work.

I don’t make these too much ahead – the fresh bananas taste best same day (and the banana chips stay crispy!) so I make this small batch and split it between my husband’s and my lunch bag, so we can both get what we need that day.

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Why you’ll love this recipe

No bake energy balls. These are no-bake energy balls, just mix, roll and you’re done!
Gluten-free. These are gluten-free if you ensure you use certified gluten-free oats.
Freezer friendly. Make ahead and freeze! They’re great in lunch boxes!

I have included step-by-step photos and instructions, as well as tips and tricks in the post. If you’d rather skip all that, scoot right on down to the full recipe card located at the bottom of the post.

Key Recipe Ingredients

The full list of ingredients and amounts is found in the printable recipe card below.

banana energy balls ingredients laid out and labeled.

Banana. Use a ripe banana, but not overripe or black. Since these are no bake energy balls, we want the banana to be ripe but not mushy.
Old Fashioned Oats. Chunkier than quick cook oats, providing more texture. Quick cook oats can be used as a substitute, but the balls will be less textured.
Peanut Butter. Can be substituted with cashew or almond butter if preferred.
Honey. Raw honey adds a touch of sweetness. Maple syrup can be used as a substitute if needed.
Cinnamon. Adjust the amount to your liking.
Chia Seeds. Found in the health food section of the grocery store. They are full of fiber and add a nice texture.
Dried Banana Chips. Usually found in the produce section of the grocery store.

How to make Energy Bites:

Mash the banana in a mixing bowl, and add the remaining ingredients.
Using a small cookie scoop, scoop the mixture into balls and place in mini muffin cups (so they don’t stick)
Devour.

Kylee’s Notes

Roll them and add to mini cupcake liners for easy portability

Add some quick oats if the mixture seems to wet and un-roll-able

Mix it up! Use some raisins, or some dried apples (and some cinnamon)

Make ahead and freeze! They’re great in lunch boxes!

Add protein powder for a boost (adjust your liquid levels to accommodate)

Any nut butter will do – I recommend almond butter, cashew butter or peanut butter.

A little vanilla extract is a great way to add a different flavor

Coconut flakes are AWESOME in this energy ball recipe!

Freezing instructions

This recipe can be frozen.

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A glass jar filled with round oat and banana energy bites, viewed from above, with some oats and banana chips scattered on a wooden surface nearby.

Banana Oatmeal Energy Balls

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These delicious Banana Oatmeal Energy Balls will get you through your day! Just mix, roll and enjoy this no-bake healthy snack

Author: Kylee Ayotte

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Prep Time: 5

Total Time: 5

Yield: 16

Ingredients

1 fresh banana
1 cup old fashioned rolled oats
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon chia seeds
1/3 cup dried banana chips (crumbled into small pieces)

OPTIONAL

2 tablespoons quick cooking oats (optional)