Granola Banana Bites are a perfect way to start the day. This grab-and-go breakfast recipe is easy, sweet, and delicious, and contains all the protein you need to start your morning.
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Why this Banana Bites Recipe is a Keeper
These granola banana bites are made with real fruit, and have a natural banana scent, along with a great banana bread taste. They’re a great source of fiber and potassium, whether as a breakfast, snack, or dessert. Here are a few reasons why you’ll want to give this recipe for a healthy new snack a try:
- 15 Minute Breakfast: If you need a quick start to your morning, have this easy breakfast ready in just 15 minutes with these granola clusters.
- Easy Ingredients: All of the ingredients, like bananas and granola, can be found in your kitchen or local grocery store. Bananas are a good source of potassium, making these banana bites a fun and healthy snack.
- Family Friendly: Everyone will love these chewy granola bites, which can be taken on the go for a day of family fun. They really are good, and good for us! So make a bunch. I’ve put chocolate and the coconut flakes to help make them sweet.
If you’re looking for more banana recipes, try these: Banana Sushi, Banana Pudding Tacos, and Peanut Butter Chocolate Banana Smoothie.
What is Granola?
Granola is a mixture of oats, nuts, and other grains with a sweetener, such as honey or sugar. While granola is rich in fiber, macronutrients, and protein, it also may contain artificial sweeteners or added sugar, so if you want to choose the healthiest option, be mindful of what’s in the granola you buy.
Ingredient Notes for this Healthy Snack
- Banana: This vegan recipe for chewy banana peanut butter bites uses 1 ripe banana, cut into 6 pieces. Bananas are a reliable source of potassium, making this natural fruit recipe the perfect healthy snack. You don’t want to use bananas that are overly ripe, so make sure the peels are yellow.
- Peanut Butter: Smooth peanut butter works best for making granola bites with a natural banana taste. It’s the perfect ingredient for holding the bites together.
- Granola: Use any variety you want to make this delicious snack.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.
Variations and Substitutions for Chewy Banana Bites
Banana bites are the perfect snack or breakfast for a day on the go. If you’d like to try some ways to mix up this snack made with granola and bananas, here are some original flavor variations for the perfect amount of sweetness in these snacks:
- Chocolate Chips: Add mini chocolate chips to your granola snacks for a sweet touch. You can add milk chocolate or make dark chocolate banana bites. Dark chocolate seems like a popular choice, but you can use whatever you’d like.
- Coconut Shavings: Bites made with coconut shavings will have a sweet flavor and a bit of a crunchy texture. The banana scent along with the coconut flakes will make this variation one of your favorites.
- Organic Banana Bites: Organic chewy banana bites make for a healthier option. You can use fresh fruit from organic banana farms, or use sun-dried banana chips instead.
Healthy Snack Pro Tip
Ripen bananas quickly by leaving them in a paper bag for 1-3 days.
How to Make Granola Banana Bites
These chewy organic banana bites are hardly a recipe you’ll want to miss. The bites are perfectly sweet, and taste great. Read on to learn how to make this delicious gluten free snack.
These are the basic steps for making banana granola bites. Refer to the full, printable recipe card below for detailed instructions.
1. Slice Banana and Microwave Peanut Butter
Begin by slicing the banana into 6 equal pieces. Then, place peanut butter into microwave safe bowl; microwave on high for 15 seconds, or until peanut butter thins out.
2. Dip Banana into Peanut Butter and Add Granola
Dip each banana section into melted peanut butter making sure to coat all sides; set on waxed paper. Then, add granola to banana slices, making sure to lightly press the granola into the peanut butter.
3. Refrigerate and Drizzle with Honey
Refrigerate for 10 minutes. Then, drizzle banana bites with honey.
Banana Granola Bites FAQs
Expert Tips for Making Honey Granola Bites
- Cinnamon: Try sprinkling cinnamon on top of your granola bites.
- Fruit: Add in dried fruit, such as cranberries or apricots. You can also add in nuts as well.
- Chocolate Covered Banana Bites: Take your regular banana bites up a level by coating them in chocolate. Melt a bowl of dark chocolate chips, then coat each cluster to make chocolate dipped banana bites.
What to Serve with Granola Honey Bites
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Ingredients
- 1 Banana
- ¼ cup Peanut Butter
- ½ cup Granola
- 1 teaspoon Honey
Instructions
- Slice banana into 6 equal pieces.
- Place peanut butter into microwave safe bowl; microwave on high for 15 seconds or until peanut butter thins out.
- Dip each banana section into melted peanut butter making sure to coat all sides; set on waxed paper.
- Add granola to banana slices making sure to lightly press the granola into the peanut butter.
- Refrigerate for 10 minutes.
- Drizzle banana bites with honey.
Christina’s Notes
- Cinnamon: Try sprinkling cinnamon on top of your granola bites.
- Fruit: Add in dried fruit, such as cranberries or apricots. You can also add in nuts as well.
- Scale the recipe: Simply adjust the serving size in the recipe card and the ingredients will update automatically.
- Make your own All Purpose Seasoning: When a recipe calls for All Purpose Seasoning, you can use my homemade All Purpose Seasoning recipe or substitute salt and pepper to taste.
- Meat doneness: I always use a meat thermometer to test for doneness when cooking meat.
- Use unsalted butter: I use unsalted butter so I can control the salt level in the recipe.
- Preheat the oven: Unless otherwise noted, always preheat your oven before baking.
For more helpful information about this recipe, such as variations, substitutions and other pro-tips, check out the blog post.