Looking for an easy peasy no bake recipe to make with young kids? Try this fun and simple 4 ingredient banana oatmeal energy balls. All you need is a bowl, a fork and 10 minutes to prepare this vegan, refined sugar free sweet treat.
This vegan oatmeal snack recipe is a great way to get kids involved in the kitchen, especially during holidays. It helps reduce their screen time, builds their confidence and skills in the kitchen and encourages picky kids to try new food, which they might otherwise refuse.
Check out a few more simple and fun recipes to make with kids – puffed rice vegetable salad, mixed berry yogurt parfait, cracker canapes and cranberry walnut wraps.
Notes On Ingredients
Here’s everything you’ll need to make this recipe. Scroll down to the recipe card to find the ingredient quantities and recipe instructions.
- Oats: I used homemade oat flour, but you can use store bought flour instead.
- Spice: Cinnamon has been used here to infuse the warm aroma and flavour.
- Fresh and Dried Fruits: Ripe bananas and dried cranberries.
See the recipe card for quantities.
Step By Step Instructions
(This is an overview with process photos, the full recipe is at the bottom in a recipe card)
Step 1: In a bowl, place bananas and mash with a fork until smooth.
Step 2: Now add oat flour/oatmeal, cinnamon and dried cranberries.
Step 3: Mix until everything is well combined.
Step 4: Grease hands with oil, using tablespoon scoop out the mixture, roll it into ball and place on a lined tray.
Step 5: Repeat the process with remaining mixture. Place the tray in the fridge for atleast 30 minutes to firm up.
Serve these sugar free banana oat bites with a glass of banana avocado milkshake or turmeric milk.
Substitutions and Variations
Spice: Try cardamom instead of cinnamon for change of flavour.
Nuts: Stir in finely chopped almonds, walnuts, sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds.
Dried Fruits: You can substitute dried cranberries with raisins or sultanas.
Sweetener: Add maple syrup or honey if the natural sweetness from banana is not sufficient.
Storage
You can store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. You can also freeze them for up to 2 months.
Tips and Tricks
Too sticky mixture: If the mixture feels too sticky, add more oatmeal to get the right consistency.
Too dry mixture: Add 1-2 teaspoons of milk gradually until you get right consistency.
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4 Ingredient Banana Oatmeal Energy Balls
Equipment
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Plate/Baking Sheet
- 1 Parchment paper
Ingredients
1 cup = 250ml ; 1 tablespoon = 15ml ; 1 teaspoon = 5ml
- 2 bananas
- ½ cup (or) 70 gm oats flour/oatmeal
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon powder
- 2 tablespoons dried cranberries
Instructions
- In a bowl, place 2 bananas and mash with a fork until smooth.
- Now add ½ cup (or) 70 gm oats flour/oatmeal, ½ teaspoon cinnamon powder and 2 tablespoons dried cranberries.
- Mix until everything is well combined.
- Grease hands with oil, using tablespoon scoop out the mixture, roll it into ball and place on a lined tray.
- Repeat the process with remaining mixture. Place the tray in the fridge for atleast 30 minutes to firm up.
- Serve these sugar free banana oat bites with a glass of banana avocado milkshake or turmeric milk.
Notes
Nutrition
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