Description
No-bake, nutrient-packed oatmeal snack balls combining the natural sweetness of banana and honey with creamy peanut butter and chocolate chips, perfect for a quick energy boost or healthy grab-and-go treat.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 tbsp mini chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp chia seeds (optional)
Wet Ingredients
- ½ mashed banana
- ¼ cup peanut butter
- 2 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly mix the rolled oats, mashed banana, peanut butter, honey, mini chocolate chips, and optional chia seeds until all ingredients are evenly combined into a sticky dough.
- Chill Dough: Place the mixture in the refrigerator for 10 minutes to firm up slightly, making it easier to handle for rolling.
- Shape Balls: After chilling, use your hands to roll the dough into small, bite-sized balls, evenly portioning to yield about 10 pieces.
- Refrigerate to Set: Arrange the formed balls on a plate or tray and refrigerate until they are firm, which typically takes about 30 minutes to an hour.
Notes
- Store the oatmeal balls in the refrigerator for up to 1 week to keep them fresh and firm.
- You can substitute peanut butter with almond butter for a different flavor or to accommodate allergies.
- If using oats, ensure they are certified gluten-free if you need a gluten-free snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
