This is the ultimate Easy No-Bake Banana Chocolate Chip Bites recipe with a rich taste of chocolate chips, the natural sweetness of bananas, and nutritious oats. This delightful, healthy, and effortless treat is perfect for a quick breakfast or snack.
I don’t like bananas. What can I use instead?
If you don’t like bananas, you can substitute them with other mashed fruits. I recommend using applesauce as a replacement, in the same amount.
Can I substitute peanut butter for almond butter?
Yes, you can use peanut butter instead of almond butter, 1:1, but the texture of the banana chocolate chip oatmeal bites may change.
If the mixture is too sticky even after chilling in the refrigerator, I recommend adding more oats, a tablespoon at a time, until you achieve the perfect consistency.
How long do these bites last and how should I store them?
Place the bites in an airtight container or a plastic bag. Store in the refrigerator for up to a week. You can also store them in a freezer bag and freeze them for up to 2 months.
Can I add other ingredients?
Yes, you can add other ingredients to enhance the flavor of your banana oatmeal bites. Feel free to experiment with dried cranberries, dried dates, ground nutmeg, chopped nuts, coconut, or maple syrup. Use about 2 tbsp of dried nuts or fruit, and use the same amount of maple syrup as you would of honey.
Easy No-Bake Banana Chocolate Chip Bites
Ingredients
- 1 large ripe banana
- 1 ½ cups rolled oats
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- ⅓ cup almond butter
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tbsp flaxseed meal
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a bowl, peel and mash the banana, using a fork, until creamy and no chunks remain.
- Add the rolled oats, chocolate chips, almond butter, honey, flaxseed meal, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Mix using a fork until all ingredients are well combined. The mixture will be sticky. Let it firm in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- Remove from the refrigerator. Grease your hands with melted coconut oil and roll into 1-inch balls. Place on a plate or on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Place in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Enjoy!
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Frequently Asked Questions about Chocolate Chip Bites
1. How do I know when the mixture is ready to shape?
The mixture is ready to shape when it has cooled for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator. It should be firm and not sticky. Grease your hands with melted coconut oil to form the balls.
2. The bites are falling apart. What’s wrong?
Your bites may fall apart when rolling if the mixture is too dry or not mixed enough. If it’s too dry, you can add more mashed banana, or honey until the mixture is more cohesive. If the mixture isn’t mixed enough, mix it with a fork again and place in the refrigerator until firm. Wet your hands or grease them with melted coconut oil to roll the balls more easily.
3. Can I make these with less sugar?
We don’t use sugar in this Banana Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bites recipe, but you can slightly reduce the amount of honey or use dark chocolate chips with at least 70% cocoa content. You may need to adjust the amount of oats to achieve the desired consistency.
4. The mixture is too sticky to shape into balls. What can I do?
If the mixture is too sticky to shape into balls, refrigerate for 1 hour and the mixture will firm up. Also, wet your hands or grease with coconut oil for easier shaping. If this doesn’t solve the problem, add a bit more oats.
