Description
Soft, naturally sweet banana oat snack bites made without oil or butter. These healthy baked bites are chewy, satisfying, and perfect for breakfast, snacking, or quick energy on the go.
Ingredients
2 ripe bananas
1 1/2 cups rolled oats
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons maple syrup (optional)
1/4 cup chocolate chips (optional)
2 tablespoons chia seeds (optional)
Optional add-ins:
Chopped nuts
Raisins
Peanut butter swirl
Instructions
1.
2. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
3. Mash bananas in a large bowl until smooth and creamy.
4. Add oats, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix well.
5. Stir in maple syrup if using.
6.
7. Fold in optional ingredients like chocolate chips or chia seeds.
8. Let mixture sit for 5 minutes so oats absorb moisture.
9.
10. Scoop spoonfuls onto the tray and gently flatten into bite-sized rounds.
11. Bake for 12–15 minutes until lightly golden and set.
12. Allow to cool before serving.
13.
Notes
Use very ripe bananas for natural sweetness.
Do not overbake to keep them soft and chewy.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
You can freeze them for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12–15 minutes
- Category: Snack / Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Healthy / American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg