Description
These Chocolate Banana Oat Bites are chewy, nutty, and naturally sweetened with ripe banana — the perfect no-bake snack for quick energy or a healthy treat. Dipped in dark chocolate for a touch of indulgence, they’re vegan, gluten-free, and packed with wholesome ingredients.
Ingredients
1 cup quick oats
1 ripe banana
¼ cup whole raw almonds
2 tbsp unsweetened coconut flakes
1 tbsp shelled hemp seeds
1 tbsp almond butter (or any nut butter)
½ tsp cinnamon
½ cup dark chocolate morsels
Instructions
- Blend the mixture: In a food processor, combine oats, banana, almonds, coconut, hemp seeds, almond butter, and cinnamon. Process until the mixture forms a sticky dough.
- Shape the bites: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Using a tablespoon or small scoop, roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on the tray.
- Melt the chocolate: In a double boiler (or microwave in 15-second intervals), melt dark chocolate until smooth.
- Dip and chill: Using a toothpick, dip each oat ball halfway into the melted chocolate and return it to the tray. Chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour until the chocolate sets.
- Store: Keep the bites in an airtight container in the fridge until ready to enjoy.
Notes
Use rolled oats for a chewier texture.
Replace almonds and almond butter with sunflower seeds and seed butter for a nut-free version.
Add maple syrup or dates for extra sweetness.
Roll in shredded coconut or cocoa powder instead of dipping for a different finish.
Keep chilled for best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
