Banana Energy Bites

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Perfect for an on-the-go breakfast or snack, these energy bites will keep you fueled.

banana energy bites
Prep Time:
5 mins
Additional Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
16
Yield:
16 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 overripe banana

  • 1 cup dry quick-cooking rolled oats

  • ½ cup roasted and salted pumpkin seeds (pepitas)

  • ½ cup dried cranberries

  • ½ cup natural peanut butter

  • ¼ cup miniature semisweet chocolate pieces

Directions

  1. In a medium bowl mash banana with a fork until smooth. Stir in oats; pumpkin seeds, dried cranberries, peanut butter and chocolate pieces. Using 1 tbsp. for each bite, shape into 32 balls; flatten slightly. Chill until ready to serve.

Tips

To make ahead: Layer bites between waxed paper in an airtight container. Store in refrigerator up to 3 days or freeze up to 3 months.

Originally appeared: Diabetic Living Magazine

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

145 Calories
9g Fat
14g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Serving Size 2 bites
Calories 145
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 14g 5%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 5g 10%
Total Fat 9g 12%
Saturated Fat 2g 11%
Vitamin A 7IU 0%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Folate 14mcg 4%
Sodium 53mg 2%
Calcium 11mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%
Magnesium 68mg 16%
Potassium 147mg 3%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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