Description
Soft, chewy, and naturally sweetened, these Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Banana Bites are a wholesome snack made with simple ingredients like banana, oats, and peanut butter. Perfect for breakfast, after-school snacks, or a guilt-free dessert.
Ingredients
1 ripe banana, mashed
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups rolled oats
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
1/3 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mash the banana until smooth.
- Add the peanut butter, maple syrup (or honey), and vanilla extract. Stir until fully combined.
- Mix in the oats, salt, and cinnamon (if using) until a thick dough forms.
- Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips.
- Using a spoon or small scoop, portion out the dough, roll into balls, and slightly flatten each one on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and set.
- Let the bites cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use very ripe bananas for best sweetness and texture.
To make them vegan, use maple syrup and dairy-free chocolate chips.
For nut-free, use sunflower seed butter instead of peanut butter.
Customize with add-ins like shredded coconut, chopped nuts, or flaxseed.
Store at room temperature for 3 days, or refrigerate up to a week. Freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
