Banana Oat Power Bites

These energy-packed Banana Oat Power Bites combine the natural sweetness of ripe bananas and dates with hearty rolled oats and crunchy sunflower seeds. Drizzled with a hint of vegetable oil and studded with rich chocolate chips, they make for the perfect on-the-go snack or breakfast option. Enjoy these wholesome bites to fuel your day with nutritious goodness!
ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup dates, pitted and chopped
- 2 cups rolled oats
- ½ cup sunflower seeds
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup chocolate chips
steps
- 1.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2.
In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas and vegetable oil until smooth.
- 3.
Stir in the chopped dates, ensuring they are well incorporated.
- 4.
Add the rolled oats, sunflower seeds, and chocolate chips to the mixture. Mix until everything is evenly combined.
- 5.
Using your hands or a cookie scoop, form the mixture into small balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each bite.
- 6.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the bites are golden and set.
- 7.
Let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 8.
Enjoy your Banana Oat Power Bites as a wholesome snack or breakfast throughout the week!