Description
These vibrant fruit babies are easy to make, naturally flavored, and nutritious, perfect for a healthy family snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large ripe bananas, mashed (approx. 250g)
- 0.5 cup creamy peanut butter (or almond butter)
- 1.25 cups rolled oats (or certified gluten-free oats)
- 0.5 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
- 0.75 cup fresh mixed berries, finely chopped
- 0.25 cup chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons date paste (optional, or maple syrup)
Instructions
- Mash and Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, mash ripe bananas until smooth, then add peanut butter and mix until uniform.
- Combine All Ingredients: Fold in oats, coconut, berries, chia seeds, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is firm enough to roll; add more oats if too sticky.
- Roll into Bites: Form 1-inch portions into bite-sized balls using palms or a cookie scoop.
- Chill to Firm: Place balls on a parchment-lined tray and chill in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours until firm.
Notes
Consider unsweetened dried fruit or date paste for sweetness. Use seed butter for allergy-friendly options or add grated zucchini/carrot for hidden veggies. Overripe bananas add natural sweetness, reducing need for added sugar. For low-carb, use avocado instead of banana. Recipe is dairy-free; use certified gluten-free oats for GF. Add protein powder for high-protein snacks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake, Chilling
- Cuisine: General
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball (25g)
- Calories: 100 calories
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: healthy snack, no-bake, fruit, easy, kid-friendly, meal prep, dairy-free, gluten-free