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Easy No-Bake Peanut Butter Banana Protein Bites

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These no-bake protein bites combine creamy peanut butter and ripe bananas for a quick, healthy snack that’s perfect for busy mornings or on-the-go energy boosts.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 cup (240 ml) creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup (45 g) vanilla-flavored protein powder (whey or plant-based)
  • 1 cup (90 g) rolled oats (gluten-free if needed)
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) honey or maple syrup (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon (12 g) chia seeds (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/4 cup (45 g) mini chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

  1. Mash 2 ripe bananas in a mixing bowl with a fork or potato masher until smooth but slightly chunky, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Stir in 1 cup creamy peanut butter and 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup if using. Mix until creamy and uniform. Add a teaspoon or two of almond milk if mixture is too stiff.
  3. Add 1/2 cup protein powder and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Stir until fully combined.
  4. Fold in 1 cup rolled oats and 1 tablespoon chia seeds. The mixture will thicken.
  5. Add 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips and a pinch of salt. Mix evenly.
  6. Scoop out about 1 tablespoon portions and roll into bite-sized balls, making 15-20 bites.
  7. Place bites on a parchment-lined baking sheet or plate and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
  8. Serve chilled or store in an airtight container in the fridge.

Notes

Use ripe bananas with brown spots for best sweetness and moisture. If mixture is too sticky to roll, chill for 10 minutes before shaping. Store bites in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Variations include swapping peanut butter for almond or sunflower seed butter, adding cocoa powder for chocolate flavor, or mixing in nuts and dried fruit.

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