Description
Delicious and nutritious sweet snacks that satisfy your cravings while keeping it healthy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1 cup oats
- 1/2 cup almond butter or peanut butter
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Add the oats, almond butter, honey (or maple syrup), vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt to the bowl. Mix until well combined.
- Fold in the dark chocolate chips if using.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Enjoy your healthy sweet snacks!
Notes
- These snacks can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Feel free to customize by adding nuts, seeds, or dried fruits.
- For a nut-free version, substitute almond or peanut butter with sunflower seed butter.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 12
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: healthy snacks sweet, healthy sweet snacks, easy healthy snacks, nutritious snacks, sweet treats