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Easy Peanut Butter Banana Energy Bites

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These no-bake energy bites combine ripe bananas and peanut butter for a quick, satisfying snack with a perfect balance of chewiness and moisture. Ideal for on-the-go fuel without any fuss.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 cup (250g) peanut butter, creamy or chunky
  • 1 ½ cups (135g) old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds or flax seeds (optional)
  • ¼ cup mini chocolate chips or chopped nuts (optional)

Instructions

  1. Place 2 medium ripe bananas in a mixing bowl and mash with a fork or potato masher until smooth but still a bit chunky, about 2 minutes.
  2. Stir in 1 cup (250g) peanut butter and 2 tablespoons honey until creamy and combined, about 3 minutes.
  3. Add 1 ½ cups (135g) rolled oats, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Fold in chia or flax seeds and mini chocolate chips or nuts if using. Stir until evenly distributed, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 10-15 minutes to soften the oats and make the mixture easier to handle.
  5. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions and roll between palms to form balls, yielding about 15-18 bites. Wet hands or dust with oats if mixture sticks.
  6. Place formed bites on a parchment-lined baking sheet or plate and refrigerate for 20-30 minutes to firm up before serving.

Notes

Use very ripe bananas for natural sweetness and moisture; add more oats if mixture is too mushy. Chilling the mixture before rolling helps with shaping. Wetting hands or dusting with oats prevents sticking. Store bites refrigerated in an airtight container for up to a week or freeze for longer storage. Customize with mix-ins like nuts, chocolate chips, or protein powder as desired.

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