Description
These Strawberry and Banana Oat Balls are a delicious and nutritious snack option that is perfect for anyone in need of a quick energy boost. Packed with the goodness of oats, fresh strawberries, and ripe bananas, these no-bake treats are not only easy to make but also a hit with both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
Ripe Banana (Mashed)
- 1 ripe banana (mashed)
Chopped Strawberries
- 1/2 cup finely chopped strawberries
Old-Fashioned Oats
- 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
Almond Butter or Peanut Butter
- 1/4 cup almond butter or peanut butter
Honey or Maple Syrup
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
Cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Salt
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the mashed banana, almond butter, honey, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt. Stir until smooth and well blended.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Add the oats and chopped strawberries, and mix until fully combined. If the mixture feels too sticky, add a few more oats.
- Chill the Mixture: Let the mixture chill in the refrigerator for 20–30 minutes to firm up.
- Form Balls: Once chilled, roll into 1-inch balls using your hands or a small cookie scoop.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Make sure strawberries are finely chopped to help the balls hold together.
- You can fold in mini chocolate chips, chia seeds, or flaxseeds for extra texture and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oat ball
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 3.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg