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Last Updated on Dec 4th, 2020 fitasamamabear

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Banana Oatmeal Energy Balls

Keep snack time simple with these banana oatmeal energy balls! Made with healthy, fueling ingredients and no processed sugars, these banana energy bites make a great toddler snack (as do these toddler muffins). Plus, the combo of almond butter and banana is one that no kid can resist!

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As moms, we are forever trying to come up with healthy snacks! Truly, it’s a never-ending process. This means that we go through our fair share of energy bars, protein balls, and granola.

The trick to being a healthy mom is having an ever stocked freezer. Seriously.

These banana oatmeal balls are full of flavor and use minimally processed sugars. Thus, they’re perfect as a grab-and-go energy boost.

 

Don’t want to read? JUMP to the recipe!

 

Do These Energy Balls Contain Dates?

No! While I adore date-based energy balls (and we do make a lot of them), sometimes it’s nice to have the option for a different kind of fuel.

Instead, these banana oatmeal energy balls are sweetened with bananas and a teeny hint of honey. While the honey isn’t necessary for sweetness, it does help t keep the balls together. Learn more about when and why to give kiddos honey.

 

When To Use These Banana Oatmeal Energy Balls

These banana energy bites are perfect for just that: energy! Thus, use them when you’re running around and don’t have time to make something else.

Use them when your toddler needs to be distracted in their high chair. 

Or, use them as fuel when you hit a midday slump 😉

Moreover, these no-bake energy balls work well for just about everything. They’re not high in protein but they do contain quality ingredients. Plus, the flaxseed and coconut meal that they’re loaded with healthy fats- perfect for kiddos.

 

Can I Freeze The Energy Bites?

Yes… and no. While the banana oatmeal energy balls do freeze, they taste better fresh. Thus, they’re best stored in the fridge.

Also, the banana balls are naturally sticky, to begin with. Coming out of the freezer I find that they’re even more sticky and don’t hold together as well. Likewise, while this would work for a toddler in a high chair, on the go it’s not really helpful.

Let’s face it, whipping sticky hands in the back of a car is never fun!

Three banana energy balls on a white plate with bananas and milk behind them

Ingredients In Banana Oatmeal Energy Balls

  • 1 banana
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1.5 tablespoons Almond butter
  • 2 tablespoons Brown rice syrup
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1.5 cups Old Fashioned Oats
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon flaxseed
  • 2 tablespoons Shredded Coconut

Note: this recipe can be made nut-free by subbing in Sun Butter in place of almond- perfect for school snacks!

 

How To Bake Cinnamon Banana Balls

In a bowl, mash bananas and vanilla extract until combined.

Mashed banana with a fork in a glass bowl

Add in the dry ingredients.

In another bowl, melt the almond butter, honey and syrup together.

Glass bowl with almond butter, honey and maple syrup

Pour wet into dry and mix until everything looks sticky.

Glass bowl with mashed banana, oatmeal and cinnamon being mixed together

Stir in the coconut. Place in the fridge for 30 minutes to firm up.

Line a board with parchment paper and grease your hands with coconut oil.

Portion and roll the mixture into small balls. 

Banana balls on a white cutting board

Place on the parchment paper and let set in the fridge until ready to eat.

Makes 16 balls.

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Cinnamon Banana Energy Balls

Keep snack time simple with these banana oatmeal energy balls! Made with healthy, fueling ingredients and no processed sugars, these banana energy bites make a great toddler snack

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 16 Balls
Calories 155 kcal
Author Fit as a Mama Bear

Ingredients

  • 1 banana
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 5 cups Old Fashioned Oats
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon flaxseed
  • 5 tablespoons Almond Butter
  • 2 tablespoons brown rice syrup
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 tablespoons shredded coconut

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mash bananas and vanilla extract until combined.
  2. Add the honey, almond butter, and brown rice syrup into the banana and mix well.

  3. Mix in the dry ingredients until everything looks sticky.

  4. Let the mixture sit in the fridge for 30 minutes to set.

  5. Line a board with parchment paper and grease your hands with coconut oil.
  6. Portion and roll the mixture into small balls.

  7. Place on the parchment paper and pop into the fridge until ready to eat.

Nutrition Facts
Cinnamon Banana Energy Balls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 155 Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 4mg0%
Potassium 166mg5%
Carbohydrates 23g8%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 5IU0%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 35mg4%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

An easy, no-bake recipe and a healthy snack! These banana energy bites contain minimally processed sugars, will keep you fueled, and are perfect for a grab and go boost

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Last updated on 12/04/2020

Filed Under: Easy Snacks, Healthy Recipes Tagged With: dairy free, gluten free, snacks

Comments

  1. Amber Pixie says

    05/14/2018 at 1:19 pm

    These sound really delicious! I’ve been looking for good, high energy foods for having on hand during my labor and post-partum…I will definitely try this!

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear says

      05/15/2018 at 12:13 am

      They’re yummy ones! I have a lot of energy balls actually (and I totally took some with me for labor/delivery!)- good luck lady! xx

      Reply
  2. Bri says

    05/15/2018 at 12:11 am

    Yum!!! These sound delicious!

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear says

      05/15/2018 at 12:35 pm

      They’re so easy to just pop in your mouth!

      Reply
  3. GiGi Eats says

    05/15/2018 at 9:43 pm

    Cinnamon+ bananas is probably one of the most AMAZING flavor combos EVER!!! I would devour these balls in no time!

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear says

      05/15/2018 at 11:22 pm

      Right?! You really can’t go wrong! I ate the whole batch haha

      Reply
  4. Kristy, Life-n-Reflection says

    05/16/2018 at 2:57 pm

    I’ll admit I haven’t tried any energy bite recipes yet. Mostly due to my nut and seed allergies. But, they sure look like fun to make and eat!

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear says

      05/16/2018 at 7:23 pm

      You’re allergic to BOTH nuts and seeds?! Oh no 🙁 any leeway in there? Sunbutter? I feel for you! Though my energy balls (the date based ones) you could make nut and seed free… just use extra oats in place of almond meal

      Reply
  5. B says

    05/16/2018 at 9:48 pm

    You can’t go wrong with banana and cinnamon. These sound great!

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear says

      05/18/2018 at 11:04 pm

      Right?! Such a yummy combo

      Reply
  6. Emily says

    05/17/2018 at 1:39 am

    I’ve been on a survival diet that includes waaay to much sugar 🙁 🙁 I need to stop that and make these!

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear says

      05/18/2018 at 11:05 pm

      Ah I know what you mean lady. Post partum is a killer of sleep deprived insanity. You’ll get back into your grove when you can!

      Reply
  7. Chelsea says

    05/18/2018 at 1:35 am

    Yum! I need these!!

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear says

      05/18/2018 at 11:07 pm

      Everyone does.. they’re yummy!

      Reply

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