DOLE® Banana Energy Bites
Cook time – 4 min
- Total time
- 19 minutes
- Preparation time
- 15 minutes
- Calories
- 174
- Portions
- 9
Directions
- Toast almonds in a large skillet over medium heat 4 minutes or until lightly browned and fragrant, stirring frequently; transfer to plate to cool.
- Purée banana, dates, oats, peanut butter, flaxseed, and chia seeds in a food processor until smooth. Add chocolate chips and almonds; pulse 10 times or until incorporated. Makes about 2 cups.
- Line a rimmed baking pan with parchment paper. Roll banana mixture into 1- to 1 1/4- inch balls and place on prepared pan; cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour. Makes 18 bites.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- 1 ripe DOLE® Banana, peeled and chopped
- 1 cup pitted dates
- 3/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons all-natural peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
Nutritional Facts
| Serving Per Container | |
| Serving Size | 2 bites |
| Calories | 174 |
| Entries | Daily value in %* |
|---|---|
| Total Fat (7 g) | 9% |
| Saturated Fat (2 g) | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated (1 g) | |
| Monounsaturated (2 g) | |
| Sodium (12 mg) | 1% |
| Total Carbohydrate (28 g) | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber (4 g) | 16% |
| Total Sugars (13 g) | |
| Protein (4 g) | |
| Calcium | 2% |
| Iron | 10% |
| Magnesium | 4% |
| Manganese | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 4% |
| Potassium (207 mg) | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 4% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.