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Healthy Peanut Butter Banana Energy Bites Easy No-Bake Chocolate Chip Recipe

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These no-bake energy bites combine ripe bananas, natural peanut butter, oats, and mini chocolate chips for a quick, wholesome, and delicious snack perfect for any time of day.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup natural peanut butter (creamy, no added sugar or oils)
  • 1 cup rolled oats (old-fashioned oats preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
  • 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
  • Pinch of sea salt

Instructions

  1. Mash 2 ripe bananas in a mixing bowl with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth but still a bit chunky (2-3 minutes).
  2. Stir in 1/2 cup natural peanut butter and 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup until creamy and combined (about 2 minutes).
  3. Add 1 cup rolled oats, 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (if using), and a pinch of sea salt. Stir until evenly combined and sticky but holding together (3-4 minutes).
  4. If mixture is too soft to roll, chill in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes.
  5. Pour 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips onto a shallow plate or small bowl for rolling.
  6. Scoop about 1 tablespoon of mixture and roll into a tight ball. Roll the ball gently over the chocolate chips to coat the surface. Place on a baking sheet or plate. Repeat until all mixture is used (makes about 12-14 bites).
  7. Refrigerate the bites for at least 30 minutes before serving to firm up.

Notes

If bananas are very ripe and watery, add oats a tablespoon at a time to prevent stickiness. Chill mixture if too soft for easier rolling. Press chocolate chips lightly to avoid crushing. Can substitute peanut butter with almond butter or seed butters for nut-free version. Use gluten-free oats to keep recipe gluten-free. Can add protein powder or seeds for variation.

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