Bananas are probably my favorite fruit ever and that’s why I enjoy making so many little banana treats, like banana bread. This time, I wanted to focus on something that contained a bit fewer calories and maybe a boost of energy. These banana oat bites, depending on the size you choose to roll and the add-ins you include, come to around less than 40 calories each. For me, they stave off that sugar craving and I love the flavor, especially fresh from the oven. These three-ingredient banana oat cookies are simple and scrumptious, worth packing up for a trip hiking or on a picnic!

 

Ingredients:

2 mashed overripe bananas

1 cup oats

1/2 tsp cinnamon

Optional add-ins: chocolate chips, shredded coconut, nuts, raisins, flavored extract, or dried fruit

 

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°.

2. Slice and mash the bananas.

3. Add in the oats, cinnamon, and any add-ins you may be including. Stir them all together.

It just look like oatmeal for now!

 

4. Place parchment paper on a cookie sheet and drop rounded spoonfuls of your banana oat mix onto the paper.

 

5. Bake for 10-12 minutes.

Try them warm or store them in the fridge!

My daughter actually made my recipe with walnuts. Isn’t this so cute?!

 

What do you like to add into your oat bites? Tell us in the comments below!