Healthy Oatmeal Bites
These healthy oatmeal bites will make you rethink healthy snacks! These little energy balls are a great way to get kids to eat foods with wholesome ingredients while still tasting sweet and delicious.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup peanut butter or almond butter
- 1 ripe banana
- 1/4 cup honey or pure maple syrup
- 1/2 cup ground flaxseeds
- 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon optional
- pinch of sea salt optional
Instructions
- In a food processor, add all of the ingredients and blend for about 30 seconds to 1 minute until everything is well combined.
- Using your hands, shape the mixture into bite-sized balls or squares. You can make them as large or small as you like.
- Place the oatmeal bites on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up or you can bake in oven at 350 degrees for 10 minutes to turn into a cookie-like treat.
- Once they're firm, you can transfer the oatmeal bites to an airtight container and store them in the refrigerator for up to a week.