Easy Peanut Butter Banana Energy Bites: 5-Minute No-Bake Snack
These no-bake energy bites combine ripe bananas, creamy peanut butter, and rolled oats for a quick, healthy snack that’s ready in just 5 minutes. Perfect for busy mornings, post-workout refueling, or a midday energy boost.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes (plus 45 minutes chilling)
- Yield: 12-14 bites 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats (old-fashioned oats)
- 1/2 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 1 large or 2 medium)
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter (natural preferred, e.g., Jif Natural or Kirkland Organic)
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (use agave for vegan)
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional, dark recommended)
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed (optional)
- Pinch of sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Mash the bananas: Peel ripe bananas and place in a large mixing bowl. Use a fork or potato masher to mash until smooth with a few small lumps remaining (about 1/2 cup).
- Add peanut butter and honey: Scoop in 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter and 2 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup). Stir with a rubber spatula until well combined and glossy. If peanut butter is thick, microwave for 10 seconds.
- Mix in dry ingredients: Add 1 cup rolled oats, 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (if using), 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed (if using), a pinch of sea salt, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract. Stir until evenly distributed. If too wet, add 1 tablespoon more oats; if too dry, add 1 teaspoon more honey.
- Chill the mixture: Cover bowl with plastic wrap or a towel and refrigerate for 15-20 minutes. This helps the mixture hold its shape.
- Roll into bites: Line a baking sheet or plate with parchment paper. Using a small cookie scoop or tablespoon, portion mixture and roll between palms into smooth balls (about 12-14 bites). Wet hands with cold water if sticky.
- Final chill: Place rolled bites on parchment-lined sheet and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or 15 minutes in freezer) to firm up.
- Store and enjoy: Transfer to an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.
Notes
Don’t skip the chill time—it helps the bites hold their shape. Use room temperature ingredients for easier mixing. Wet hands with cold water when rolling to prevent sticking. These taste even better the next day as flavors meld. Double the batch for freezing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 75
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 5
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