Healthy Banana Oat Energy Bites

Healthy Banana Oat Energy Bites

Ingredients:

• 1 ripe banana

• Juice of half a lemon (to preserve color and add freshness)

• 1 cup rolled oats

• 2–3 tbsp peanut butter or any nut butter

• 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)

• 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds (or sunflower seeds)

• 1/4 cup sesame seeds (or flax/chia seeds)

• 1/4 tsp cinnamon (optional)

• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional)

• Pinch of salt

• A little oat or coconut flour for rolling (optional)

Instructions:

1. Mash the Banana:
   In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe banana thoroughly. Squeeze in the lemon juice and mix well.

2. Add Wet Ingredients:
   Stir in the peanut butter, honey/maple syrup, and vanilla extract if using.

3. Mix Dry Ingredients:
   Add rolled oats, seeds, cinnamon, and salt. Mix everything until well combined.

4. Chill the Mixture:
   Let the mixture sit in the fridge for about 15–20 minutes so it firms up, making it easier to shape.

5. Form into Balls:
   Using your hands, roll the mixture into small balls. Dust with oat or coconut flour if sticky.

6. Set and Store:
   Store the bites in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. They can also be frozen.