Description

These Strawberry and Banana Oat Balls are a nutritious and delicious no-bake snack that combines the natural sweetness of ripe bananas and fresh strawberries with the wholesome benefits of oats and peanut butter. Perfect for a quick breakfast or an energy-boosting snack, these bite-sized treats are easy to make, customizable, and vegan-friendly when using maple syrup.

Ingredients

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Fruits

1 ripe banana, mashed
1/2 cup fresh strawberries, finely chopped (or use freeze-dried strawberries)

Dry Ingredients

1 cup rolled oats
1 tbsp chia seeds or flax seeds (optional)
A pinch of salt (optional)

Wet Ingredients

1/4 cup peanut butter (or almond butter)
2 tbsp honey (or maple syrup for vegan version)
1/2 tsp vanilla extract

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Instructions

Mash the Banana: In a medium-sized bowl, mash the ripe banana with a fork until it becomes smooth and creamy, providing a natural binding base for the oat balls.
Combine Ingredients: Add the finely chopped strawberries, rolled oats, peanut butter, honey, vanilla extract, and optional chia or flax seeds along with a pinch of salt to the mashed banana bowl.
Mix: Stir all the ingredients together thoroughly until the mixture is sticky and holds together well. Adjust the consistency by adding more oats if too wet, or a bit more peanut butter or honey if too dry.
Shape the Oat Balls: Using your hands or a small spoon, scoop out portions and roll the mixture into bite-sized balls about 1 inch in diameter for easy snacking.
Chill the Balls: Place the shaped oat balls on a baking sheet or plate and refrigerate them for at least 30 minutes to firm up and enhance their texture.
Serve: After chilling, enjoy these strawberry and banana oat balls as a wholesome and energizing snack or quick breakfast option.

Notes

For a vegan version, substitute honey with maple syrup.
Freeze-dried strawberries can be used as an alternative to fresh strawberries for a more intense flavor and longer shelf life.
Chia seeds or flax seeds are optional but add extra fiber and omega-3 fatty acids.
Store oat balls refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
If mixture is too crumbly, add a little more peanut butter or honey to help bind.