Chocolate Chip Banana Bites
Chocolate Chip Banana Bites are the perfect energy-boosting snack. This recipe is light and nutritious, thanks to wholesome ingredients like sweet ripe bananas, chewy rolled oats, and chocolate chips. It's naturally vegan, flourless, and will just take 10 minutes to make with just a few ingredients. Enjoy as a midday snack or a healthy addition to your kid's lunches.
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 108kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup of rolled oats divided
- ¼ teaspoon of salt
- ¼ teaspoon of cinnamon
- 1 Tablespoon of ground flaxseed
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 2 Tablespoons of liquid sweetener I use an agave/ maple syrup mixture
- 2 Tablespoons of melted coconut oil
- ½ ripe banana
- ¼ cup of rolled oats left un-blended
- ¼ cup of chocolate chips or cacao nibs to make it raw
Instructions
- Take the first 3/4th cup of rolled oats and blend in a blender or food processor to make a course oat meal. It doesn't need to be as fine as oat flour though.
- Add the remaining ingredients except the chocolate chips and blend or process them again.
- Stir in the chocolate chips and 1/4 cup of the whole rolled oats.
- Form balls and put them in the fridge to set.
Notes
- Spices: Aside from cinnamon, you can also add nutmeg, ginger, or cloves.
- Nuts: Fold in walnuts, almonds, and cashews if you're looking for that extra crunch.
- Dried fruits: Raisins or cranberries will provide some tartness and chewiness to the cookies.
- Peanut Butter: Add a dollop for more flavor! Who doesn't love bananas and peanut butter together?
- More vegan chocolate: If you can't get enough of chocolate, use chunks instead of chips. Or you can also drizzle the cookies with a vegan chocolate glaze before chilling them.
Nutrition
Calories: 108kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 59mg | Potassium: 64mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg
