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Banana Chocolate Chia Bites

These nutritious and decadent chocolate banana chia bites are made with banana, chocolate protein powder, chia seeds, and rolled oats.
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Total Time:10 mins
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack, snacky snack
Keyword: after-school, banana, chia, chocolate bites, dessert, energy balls, energy bites, protein bites, snack, snacky snack, sweet treat
Servings: 22
Author: Gabi Fletcher

Ingredients

  • 1 ripe banana
  • ⅓ cup creamy peanut butter
  • ¼ cup pure maple syrup honey would work too!
  • 2 cups rolled oats old-fashioned or gf work!
  • 2 tbsp chia seeds
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon optional, but recommended!
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ⅓ cup dark chocolate chips
  • 1 scoop chocolate protein powder vanilla protein powder will work too, just add 1 tbsp of cocoa powder!

Instructions

  • First, in a large bowl combine the banana, maple syrup, peanut butter, and vanilla extract. Use a fork to mash and mix the banana mixture thoroughly.
  • Next, add the rolled oats, chia seeds, protein powder, cinnamon, salt and chocolate chips. Mix until completely combined.
  • Using a heaping tablespoon, scoop out and roll 20-22 bite sized balls. Enjoy! Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to a week!