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No-Bake Banana Nut Energy Bars

Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 12 bars
Calories 180
These delicious and healthy no-bake energy bars are perfect for a quick snack, combining ripe bananas, oats, nuts, and chocolate chips for a satisfying treat.

Ingredients

Main ingredients

  • 1 piece very ripe banana
  • 1 cup pitted dates
  • 1 cup uncooked rolled oats (gluten free, if needed)
  • 0.25 cup ground flax seed (or flax meal)
  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla
  • 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 0.25 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 0.25 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 0.5 cup chopped walnuts
  • 0.25 cup mini chocolate chips (vegan, if needed, optional)

Instructions 

  • Line a square pan with parchment paper.
  • Blend all ingredients except walnuts and chocolate chips until thick.
  • Add walnuts, pulse to chop and distribute.
  • Stir in chocolate chips or pulse briefly to distribute.
  • Press mixture into pan, flatten, freeze until firm, then cut into bars.

Notes

Store in refrigerator for best freshness.
Calories: 180kcal
Cost: $10
Course: Snack
Keyword: Banana, energy bars, No Bake