Easy Peanut Butter Banana Oat Energy Bites
These easy peanut butter banana oat energy bites are a quick, wholesome, and tasty school snack made with simple ingredients like ripe bananas, peanut butter, and rolled oats. Perfect for busy mornings and mess-free snacking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 15-18 bites 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats (135g)
- 2 medium ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup peanut butter (120g), creamy or chunky
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips or raisins (40g, optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Mash 2 medium ripe bananas in a mixing bowl with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth with a few small lumps remain (about 2-3 minutes).
- Stir in 1/2 cup peanut butter and 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup until the mixture looks glossy and well combined (1-2 minutes).
- Add 1 1/2 cups rolled oats, 1 tablespoon chia seeds (if using), 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Fold gently until evenly distributed and mixture is thick but sticky.
- Stir in 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips or raisins if desired.
- Scoop about 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of mixture and roll into balls. Place on a baking sheet or plate lined with parchment paper. Yield about 15-18 bites.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to set. Alternatively, freeze for 15 minutes if in a rush.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Notes
Use ripe bananas for natural sweetness and moisture. If mixture is too wet, add more oats; if too dry, add a splash of peanut butter or water. Keep hands slightly wet when rolling to prevent sticking. Rolled oats provide best texture; avoid quick oats. Chill bites to prevent crumbling. For nut-free version, substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter and omit nut mix-ins.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 energy bite
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
Keywords: peanut butter, banana, oat, energy bites, school snack, healthy snack, no bake, quick snack