If you’re looking for a kid-approved, healthy snack idea, these banana bread bites are for you! They are naturally sweetened, full of fiber, and freezer-friendly.

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I first shared these banana bread bites back in 2016, and they’ve been a fan favorite ever since. Even though they were one of my very first recipes, they totally stand the test of time, and I figured they deserve a little photo refresh.

So, if you’ve got too many bananas and you love banana bread, but want something more portable that works well as a pre-workout snack and afternoon treat for the kids, give this recipe a try. It’s quick, easy, and dangerously tasty.

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Why You’ll Love Them

Quick and Easy – With 15 minutes of prep time, these banana bread energy bites are quick to make.
Naturally Sweetened – The combination of banana, dates, and maple syrup ensures they are sweetened with natural sugars.
Freezer Friendly – They keep well in the fridge and freezer, so you can make a double batch and keep them for weeks and months to come.

Two ripe bananas with small bowls of vanilla extract, coconut oil, cinnamon, baking powder, salt, rolled oats, maple syrup, dates, and dark chocolate chips on a white background.

Ingredients + Substitutions

Bananas – To add the banana flavor. For the best results, use overripe bananas.
Rolled Oats – To add some texture, carbohydrates, and fiber. The recipe calls for rolled oats, but you can use quick-cooking oats if needed. See the notes section of the recipe card for details.
Coconut Oil – To add some moisture and healthy fats. The recipe calls for coconut oil, but you can use butter if preferred. See the notes section of the recipe card for details.
Dates – To add some natural sweetness. You can use dried or Medjool dates.
Maple Syrup – To add some flavor and enhance the moist texture.
Vanilla Extract – To add some flavor.
Cinnamon – To add some more flavor, although optional.
Leavening Agents – A bit of baking powder and salt to ensure they’re fluffy.
Chocolate Chips – To make them extra tasty, although optional. The recipe calls for dark chocolate, but you can use any chocolate chips you like.

A grid of 4 images of a food processor with rolled oats; a food processor with oat flour; a food processor with sliced banana, chopped dates, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, maple syrup, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt; a food processor with blended banana and date mixture.

Dietary Adaptions

To Make them Gluten-Free: Use certified gluten-free oats.

To Make them Dairy-Free: Use dairy-free chocolate chips.

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Red’s Nutrition Tip

Using oats instead of all-purpose flour in this recipe helps to increase the fiber content of the bites and make them more filling. Oats are not only one of the highest fiber foods, but one of the most filling foods. If you wanted to add more fiber, you could add a couple of tablespoons of ground chia or flax seeds to the batter.

A large baking sheet lined with parchment with 12 scoops of banana bread bite batter.

A large baking sheet lined with parchment with 12 cooked banana bread bites.

Serving Suggestions

These banana bread bites are perfect for a healthy snack that is full of fiber and energy. They can be enjoyed on their own or adapted to suit your personal calorie or macro needs. For example:

To make them higher in protein, serve them with Greek yogurt, almond butter, or peanut butter.
To make them higher in fiber, add 2-4 tablespoons of ground flaxseed to the batter.
To make them lower in fat, swap the coconut oil for apple sauce.
To add some texture, add some chopped walnuts to the batter.

A plate of banana bread bites with a wire rack of more bites, glass of milk, a ripe banana, small bowl of dark chocolate chips, and beige and white tea towel on the side on a white background.

Storage + Reheating

To Store: Once cooled, transfer the banana bread bites to an airtight container and store them in the pantry for up to 4 days or in the fridge for up to 7 days.

To Freeze: Once cooled, transfer them to an airtight container and store them in the freezer for up to 4 months.

To Reheat: The banana bread bites can be eaten cold, at room temperature, or reheated in the microwave for 15-30 seconds until slightly warm.

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