Peanut Butter Oat Bites

These peanut butter oat bites are an easy make-ahead breakfast or snack made with oats, banana, and your favorite mix-ins. Pair them with yogurt or eggs when you want to add more protein.

A QUICK NOTE

Press the mixture firmly into the muffin cups so the bites hold together after baking. Peanut butter works well, but any nut or seed butter can be used to fit your family’s needs.

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups rolled oats

• ¼ cup peanut butter, or another nut or seed butter

• 2 ripe bananas, mashed

• 2 tablespoons sugar-free maple syrup

• ⅓ cup fresh blueberries, chocolate chips, dried fruit, or another mix-in

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease or line a mini or regular muffin pan, or use a silicone pan. This recipe makes about 12 regular-size oat bites.

2. In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.

3. Add the peanut butter, oats, maple syrup, and your chosen mix-ins. Stir until well combined.

4. Spoon the mixture into the muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full. Press the mixture down firmly.

5. Bake for about 15 minutes, or until firm and lightly golden around the edges.

6. Let cool before removing from the pan. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.