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Sometimes, finding snacks that are good for my kids and easy to whip up feels impossible. These peanut butter banana snack balls popped into my world during a crazy-busy season of nonstop practices. One busy afternoon, I stared at some really ripe bananas, wondering what to feed the gang about to rush in. In a moment of desperation, I mixed these together. Now they're always in our snack rotation, from after practice to long car rides.
Just last week my kid’s soccer coach texted for the details after the team got a taste. Honestly, the best snacks are the ones everybody—parents and kids—agree on.
Tasty Ingredients List
- Bananas (ripe): The more spotted, the better for easy mashing and extra sweetness
- Honey: Adds just enough stickiness to hold it all together
- Mini Chocolate Chips: Because a little chocolate makes everything better
- Rolled Oats: Makes them hearty so you actually feel full
- Creamy Peanut Butter: Use smooth for easy mixing, or crunchy if you want a little bite
- Cinnamon: Just a sprinkle for that warm, homemade flavor
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Simple Way to Make Them
- Time to Chill:
- Stick the finished balls in your fridge for a couple hours so they hold together and the oats soften up.
- Get Rolling:
- Grab a spoon or scoop to portion out the dough, then roll each one in your hands. Each ball doesn’t need to be perfect—messy is part of the fun.
- Mix It Up:
- Dump everything else into the bowl with your mashed bananas and mix until it all comes together. You want it sticky, not dry.
- First Step:
- Start with mashing those ripe bananas in a big bowl. The riper, the tastier.
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From after-school munchies to road trip snacks, these little bites have saved us again and again. It’s proof that easy things really can work wonders—every single time.
Recipe FAQs
- → Can I switch to another nut butter?
- Yep! Almond butter, cashew butter, or any favorite works just fine.
- → How long can they stay fresh?
- Keep them in the fridge for up to a week, or freeze them for about 3 months.
- → Can they be vegan-friendly?
- For a vegan option, swap honey with maple syrup and choose dairy-free chocolate chips.
- → Can I mix in other goodies?
- Absolutely! Toss in seeds, nuts, dried fruit, or whatever you like for more flavor and crunch.
- → What’s the point of softening the oats?
- It makes them gentler to bite and digest, plus the texture improves.