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No-Bake Oatmeal Bites

These No-Bake Oatmeal Bites are a wholesome indulgence that require no oven. Made with oats, banana, and nut butter, they're portable and adaptable, perfect for a quick snack or a lunchbox treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 bites
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 90
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup rolled oats Use rolled oats for a chewier texture.
  • 1/2 cup mashed ripe banana Use a ripe banana for natural sweetness.
  • 1/4 cup peanut butter or almond butter Can be substituted with seed butter for nut-free.
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup Adjust for sweetness, can increase for sweeter bites.
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon For flavor enhancement.
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Adds depth to the flavor.
  • 1 pinch salt Balances sweetness.
  • 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips or chopped nuts Optional mix-ins.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a medium bowl, mash the banana until smooth.
  2. Stir in the nut butter, honey or maple syrup, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt.
  3. Fold in the oats until well combined. If the mixture feels too wet, add a bit more oats.
  4. Stir in chocolate chips, nuts, or other mix-ins if using.
  5. Roll the dough into 12 to 14 balls using your hands or a small cookie scoop.
  6. Place the bites on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for 20 to 30 minutes until firm.

Notes

Keep chilled in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the refrigerator or freeze for up to 3 months. Press and re-roll with a teaspoon of warmed nut butter or honey if the mixture is crumbly after chilling.