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    You are here: Home / Snacks / Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Balls

    Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Balls

    Last Updated June 22, 2021. Published July 23, 2015 By Lorie 4 Comments

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    Peanut butter banana oat bites in bowl.

    These Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Balls, aka Chunky Monkey Oatmeal Bites are the perfect peanut butter snack for when you have ripe bananas to use up. Whip them up in just 10 minutes! The perfect snack that everyone will love.

    Bowl with no bake peanut butter banana oatmeal balls.

    Bananas, nuts and chocolate, oh my! These Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Balls are the perfect snack to make when those bananas are getting brown.

    I am always playing around with no bake oatmeal bites that can hold a candle to my favorite recipe yet, my No Bake Peanut Butter Energy Bites, but not much has really been close.

    Like I said, I have had a lot of extra bananas that needed to be used and so I played around with them for this recipe to create these Chunky Monkey Oatmeal Bites.

    Why these Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal bites are the best:

    • They are so kid friendly.
    • Use up ripe bananas instead of tossing them.
    • The perfect snack--great way to fuel.
    • They are soooo delicious!
    • Easy to vary with other add ins: white chocolate chips, raisins, cinnamon, etc.

    Ingredients:

    • ripe banana
    • oats
    • peanut butter
    • flax
    • maple
    • vanilla
    • chocolate chips
    • chia seeds (optional)
    Oatmeal balls with chocolate chips in white bowl with gold trim.

    Peanut butter or almond butter can really work easily for the recipe. I could eat either one smothered on a banana any day so these bites are a bit inspired by this love I would say. No baking required and it's easy as mash, stir and roll. Can't go wrong with that, right?

    I considered adding shredded coconut to these but ended up not doing so. If you add some, let me know how it tastes!

    So if you are tired of the same old peanut butter oatmeal bites, give these a shot to get crazy and shake things up!

    Overhead view of banana oatmeal balls with chocolate chips.

    Other no bake snacks:

    • Peanut Butter Oatmeal Balls
    • Chai Spiced Energy Bites
    • Blueberry Muffin Oat Bites
    • Peanut Butter Oatmeal Buckeye Bites
    • Pecan Pie Energy Balls
    Peanut butter banana bites with oatmeal.

    Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Balls

    These Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Balls, aka Chunky Monkey Oatmeal Bites are the perfect peanut butter snack for when you have ripe bananas to use up. Whip them up in just 10 minutes! The perfect snack that everyone will love.
    5 from 4 votes
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    Course: Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Chill: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Servings: 24
    Calories: 73kcal
    Author: Lorie Yarro

    Ingredients 

    • 1 very ripe banana
    • 1 ¾ cup rolled oats regular or gluten free
    • ⅓ cup creamy peanut butter or almond butter
    • 1 teaspoon chia seeds optional
    • ⅓ cup ground flaxmeal
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ¼ cup plus 1-2 T maple syrup or honey
    • 2 T mini chocolate chips
    • ½ teaspoon sea salt

    Instructions

    • In a large mixing bowl, mash banana completely.
    • Stir in peanut butter, maple/honey, and vanilla and mix well.
    • Add in dry ingredients and stir to combine.
    • Let chill for about 10-15 minutes in the fridge.
    • Roll into bite sized balls and enjoy!
    • Store in the refrigerator.

    Notes

    The number of oatmeal balls will vary based on how big you make them!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 73kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 18mg | Potassium: 89mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Manny says

      January 31, 2023 at 12:05 pm

      Hi, first time trying this, do I add the rolled oats dry or do I cook them first? Thanks.

      Reply
      • Lorie says

        January 31, 2023 at 12:42 pm

        Hi! No need to cook them, just toss them right in!

        Reply
    2. NerdyMom says

      March 16, 2021 at 3:22 pm

      5 stars
      Love these! Easy to make! My oldest love them.

      Reply
      • Lorie says

        March 17, 2021 at 11:44 am

        So great to hear! My little guy is a fan!!!

        Reply

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