Peanut Butter And Banana Energy Bites
These no-bake Peanut Butter and Banana Energy Bites are a quick, wholesome snack made with oats, ripe banana, peanut butter, and cinnamon. Naturally sweetened and packed with fiber and protein, they’re perfect for meal prep, post-workout fuel, or a healthy snack on the go.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 24 energy bites
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups quick or old-fashioned oats (uncooked)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ¼ cup creamy or chunky peanut butter
- 1 cup ripe mashed banana (about 2 large bananas)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine oats and cinnamon.
- Add mashed banana, peanut butter, and honey.
- Stir until well mixed and no dry oats remain.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls (about 24 bites).
- Place bites on a tray or in a container, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until firm.
- Store leftovers in the fridge or freeze for longer storage.
Notes
- Use sunflower seed butter for a nut-free version.
- Add mini chocolate chips, raisins, dates, shredded coconut, or chia seeds for variation.
- Mix in 1 tablespoon cocoa powder for a chocolate twist.
- Add a pinch of nutmeg or ginger for more spice.
- Stir in protein powder for a protein boost; adjust with more banana or milk if mixture gets too dry.
- Freeze for up to 1 month and thaw as needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 3.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
