Healthy Banana Oatmeal Bites
Delight your little ones with these scrumptious Healthy Banana Oatmeal Bites! Packed with ripe bananas and hearty oats, these tasty treats are naturally sweetened and free from added sugars. Easy to whip up and perfect for on-the-go snacking, they’ll have your kids asking for seconds while you feel great about their nutrition!
Prep
10
min
Cook
6
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(2)
- 6 slices of banana
- the rest of the banana, mashed
🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- 1 egg
🫙Pantry Staples(1)
- oats
🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)
- cinnamon
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Mash the rest of the banana.
- 2
Mix the mashed banana with oats and egg.
- 3
Place a spoonful of the mixture into a mold.
- 4
Add a slice of banana on top and sprinkle with cinnamon.
- 5
Cook in the air fryer for 6 minutes.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Mash bananas to 85-90% smoothness, leaving small chunks to create moisture pockets that prevent the bites from becoming dense and gummy.technique85-90% smoothness
- ✓Use a 2:1 ratio of oats to mashed banana by volume to ensure proper binding without creating a mushy texture that won't hold its shape.ingredient2:1 ratio
- ✓Preheat your air fryer to 350°F for 3 minutes before adding the bites so the exterior sets quickly, creating structure while keeping the interior tender.equipment350°F for 3 minutes
- ✓Lightly oil your molds with 1/4 teaspoon coconut oil to prevent sticking, as banana's natural sugars caramelize and create adhesion at air fryer temperatures.technique1/4 teaspoon
- ✓Check doneness at 5 minutes by gently pressing the center - it should spring back with slight firmness rather than feeling wet or squishy.timing5 minutes
Share this recipe
Prep
10
min
Cook
6
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
Share this recipe
Healthy Banana Oatmeal Bites
Delight your little ones with these scrumptious Healthy Banana Oatmeal Bites! Packed with ripe bananas and hearty oats, these tasty treats are naturally sweetened and free from added sugars. Easy to whip up and perfect for on-the-go snacking, they’ll have your kids asking for seconds while you feel great about their nutrition!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(2)
- 6 slices of banana
- the rest of the banana, mashed
🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- 1 egg
🫙Pantry Staples(1)
- oats
🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)
- cinnamon
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Mash the rest of the banana.
- 2
Mix the mashed banana with oats and egg.
- 3
Place a spoonful of the mixture into a mold.
- 4
Add a slice of banana on top and sprinkle with cinnamon.
- 5
Cook in the air fryer for 6 minutes.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Mash bananas to 85-90% smoothness, leaving small chunks to create moisture pockets that prevent the bites from becoming dense and gummy.technique85-90% smoothness
- ✓Use a 2:1 ratio of oats to mashed banana by volume to ensure proper binding without creating a mushy texture that won't hold its shape.ingredient2:1 ratio
- ✓Preheat your air fryer to 350°F for 3 minutes before adding the bites so the exterior sets quickly, creating structure while keeping the interior tender.equipment350°F for 3 minutes
- ✓Lightly oil your molds with 1/4 teaspoon coconut oil to prevent sticking, as banana's natural sugars caramelize and create adhesion at air fryer temperatures.technique1/4 teaspoon
- ✓Check doneness at 5 minutes by gently pressing the center - it should spring back with slight firmness rather than feeling wet or squishy.timing5 minutes