Here in Phoenix it is already HOT. I am not a huge fan on turning on the oven to make sweet (and secretly healthy) treats when it gets over 95. These granola bites were a huge hit with the attendees to my cooking class this past Saturday. Easy, delicious, filling with just enough sweet to feel like it’s cheating when it isn’t. Â Try them out today, you won’t regret it!
No-Bake Granola Bites
Prep: 15Â minutes
Total time: 45 minutes
Makes 18-20 bites = 4 servings
- 1c. Oats
- ½ c almond butter or sunflower seed butter
- 1 mashed ripe banana
- ¼-1/3 c honey
- â…“-1/2 c. chocolate chips (vegan option is Sprouts Farmers Market brand chocolate chips)
Directions:
- In a medium bowl, mash banana with a fork then add ¼ c honey and mix
- Add in oats, almond butter and chocolate chips and stir until well mixed. If the consistency is too thick, add the rest of the honey.
- Place in fridge for 30 minutes
- Make 1 inch balls then place in airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Can store in the freezer for up to 2 months.
 This is a versatile recipe. If you don’t want to do chocolate chips, you can add in goji berries, cranberries, raisins, cocoa nibs.
To make on-the-go friendly, roll in raw coconut flakes but make sure to keep cold or they will melt! It still tastes good but you’ll need a spoon.