Banana Protein Bites
- Jul 8
- 2 min read
Our Story
These are the snack Gab makes when the bananas on the counter are getting a little too ripe and she does not want to waste them. They are soft, easy on the stomach, and perfect to grab from the fridge between meals. No oven, one bowl, and they keep all week. Straight from Gab's Substack to the permanent rotation.
Quick Stats
Makes: about 18 bites
Prep: 10 min
Chill: 15 to 20 min
Total: 30 min
Difficulty: 1 / 5
Cost: $
Ingredients
For the bites
2 very ripe bananas, mashed (the riper, the better)
1 1/2 cups rolled oats
3 tablespoons peanut butter powder
2 to 3 tablespoons nut butter (peanut or almond), for binding
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Optional add-ins
Mini dark chocolate chips
Chopped walnuts
Instructions
Mix the base. Mash the bananas well in a bowl until mostly smooth. Stir in the oats, peanut butter powder, nut butter, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt.
Adjust the texture. Mix until the dough is thick and sticky. Too wet? Add a little more oats. Too dry? Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of milk or yogurt until it comes together.
Chill and roll. Chill the mixture 15 to 20 minutes so it is easier to handle, then roll into bite-sized balls. Fold in chocolate chips or walnuts first if using.
Store. Keep in the fridge for up to 5 days, or freeze for later. They stay soft but hold their shape chilled.
Brands We Used and Love
PB2 Original Powdered Peanut Butter
Bob's Red Mill Old Fashioned Rolled Oats
Pascha Organic Dark Chocolate Chips (no added sugar)
and more
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The Dillon Scorecard
AJ: 5 / 5
Gab: 5 / 5
Trey: His favorite!
What We'd Change Next Time
The riper the bananas, the better these turn out. Customize with mini chocolate chips or chopped walnuts, and keep them chilled so they stay soft but hold their shape.
Estimated Nutrition
Per bite (1 of 18): roughly 70 calories, 2g protein, 10g carbohydrate, 2.5g fat. This is an estimate based on standard ingredient values and will shift with your nut butter and add-ins.
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