Description
These Strawberry and Banana Oat Balls are a delightful and healthy snack option that is perfect for both kids and adults. They are easy to make, require no baking, and are packed with delicious flavors.
Ingredients
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Ripe Banana, Almond Butter, and Sweeteners:
- 1 ripe banana, mashed
- 1/4 cup almond butter
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
Strawberries and Oats:
- 1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
- 1 cup rolled oats
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the mashed banana, almond butter, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Add in the rolled oats, crushed freeze-dried strawberries, and a pinch of salt. Stir until well incorporated.
- Chill and Form Balls: Refrigerate the mixture for 15–20 minutes to firm up. Then, shape into bite-sized balls using your hands or a small cookie scoop.
- Store: Keep the oat balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Notes
- You can substitute almond butter with peanut butter or sunflower seed butter.
- For added texture, consider mixing in a tablespoon of chia seeds or mini chocolate chips.
- For longer storage, freeze the oat balls.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
