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    Healthy No Bake Banana Bread Bites (Gluten Free)

    Published: Feb 9, 2022 · Modified: May 31, 2023 by Mariah Knight

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    These Healthy Banana Bread Bites are the perfect no-bake treat for kids or adults! These little bites are made with only a few simple ingredients like almond butter, ripe bananas, and vanilla collagen. They're a great snack to have on hand for when you're craving something sweet!

    Banana bread truffle with a bite taken out.

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    • Why You'll Love This Recipe
    • 🍴Ingredient Notes
    • Naturally Dyed Sprinkles
    • 🍴Step by Step Instructions
    • Step 3: Chocolate Layer
    • Recipe Variations
    • Expert Tips
    • How to Store Leftovers
    • Recipe Card
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    Why You'll Love This Recipe

    Delicious

    Banana Bread Bites are soft and gooey with the classic banana bread flavor you know and love! They're a delicious little treat on their own, but I highly recommend dipping them in melted dark chocolate.

    Healthy

    The best part about this recipe is that they're made with good ingredients like almond butter, vanilla collagen powder, and fresh banana.

    Banana bites are also made without refined sugar, and have a good balance of healthy fats, fiber, and protein. Which makes them the perfect snack for anyone with a sweet tooth!

    Easy

    When making healthy snacks, I always make sure to create recipes that are easy to make with basic instructions. This simple recipe comes together in less than an hour.

    🍴Ingredient Notes

    Overhead shot of banana bread truffle ingredients.
    • Vanilla Collagen - Any vanilla collagen or protein powder will work! I used Primal Kitchen's Vanilla Coconut Collagen powder. If you have unflavored collagen, use 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
    • Almond Flour - I have not tested this recipe with any other flours! Blue Diamond and Bob's Redmill are my favorite brands.
    • Coconut Sugar - You can also sub with Lakanto Monkfruit for a sugar free alternative.
    • Mashed Banana - Use a ripe banana for this recipe, and microwave banana without peel for about 1 minute to soften it. You can also bake banana with peel at 325 degrees for 10-15 minutes to sweeten it up a bit!
    • Almond Butter - You can also swap for peanut butter, cashew butter, or a nut-free butter like Sunflower Butter.
    • Cinnamon - I use Ceylon cinnamon because it has great flavor!
    • Dark Chocolate Chips - Any dark chocolate chips will work! My favorite brands are Pascha and Hu Kitchen.
    • Coconut Oil - I use a little coconut oil when melting the chocolate to thin it out so it's easier to coat the truffles.

    Naturally Dyed Sprinkles

    My favorite healthier brand of sprinkles is Supernatural! They are made without soy, confectioner's glaze, and artificial dyes. (Their colors come from vegetables & spices!) Plus, they have a variety of colors and shapes to choose from!

    🍴Step by Step Instructions

    Step 1: Making the Banana Bread Dough

    Start by adding vanilla collagen, almond flour, coconut sugar, mashed banana, almond butter, and cinnamon into a bowl. Stir together until a thick dough forms. Place in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to chill.

    Banana bread dough in bowl.

    Step 2: Rolling into balls

    Roll the dough into 1" balls and place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet or large plate. Place in freezer to set while you prepare the chocolate.

    Banana bread dough rolled into balls.

    Step 3: Chocolate Layer

    1. Microwave the chocolate chips and coconut oil in a small bowl using 20 second increments. Stir between heating and be careful not to burn the chocolate! Stir until the chocolate is smooth and creamy.
    2. Using two forks dunk each ball into the chocolate. Let the excess chocolate drip off through the fork. Place each chocolate covered ball on the parchment paper.
    3. If you have leftover chocolate, drizzle a little over each ball and top with your favorite sprinkles! Place in refrigerator or freezer to set for 15-20 minutes before serving.

    Love banana recipes?! You'll also love my Chocolate Carrot Banana Bread, Banana Cake, and Frozen Banana Bites!

    Chocolate covered banana bread truffles on a plate.

    Recipe Variations

    Flavor

    Swap the almond butter for peanut butter to make Peanut Butter Banana Bread Bites!

    Swap the dark chocolate for white chocolate to switch up the flavor.

    Use chocolate collagen instead of vanilla collagen to make double chocolate banana bites!

    Toppings & Add-Ins

    Sprinkle chopped almonds, peanuts, flaky sea salt, or shredded coconut on the chocolate instead of sprinkles.

    Skip the chocolate layer and fold in mini dark chocolate chips instead.

    Fold in chia seeds or pumpkin seeds to make banana energy bites.

    Shapes

    Use silicone molds to create fun shapes! Freeze them for at least an hour, pop them out and dip in chocolate!

    You can switch up the shape for different holidays or special occasions. Try pumpkins for fall or hearts for Valentine's Day!

    Protein

    Add an extra scoop of protein powder or collagen powder to make high protein balls!

    Banana bread truffles on parchment paper.

    Expert Tips

    • Heat the chocolate at a very low temperature so it doesn't burn. Stir continuously. 
    • Use a whisk to stir the chocolate! It works much better than a spoon.
    • Let the dough chill for at least 15 minutes so it's easier to roll. The dough is a little sticky because of the banana and almond butter.
    • Use a cookie scoop to create the perfect size balls.
    • For dipping, I always use two forks so the excess chocolate can drip off. If you don't let it drip each truffle with have a flat ring of chocolate at the bottom.
    • Use parchment paper lined baking tray or plate so the banana bites don't stick!

    How to Store Leftovers

    Leftovers should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer. (I prefer them frozen - the center will stay pretty soft!)

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    Recipe Card

    Banana bread truffle with a bite taken out.

    Healthy Banana Bread Truffles

    These Healthy Banana Bread Bites are the perfect no-bake treat for kids or adults! These little bites are made with only a few simple ingredients like almond butter, ripe bananas, and vanilla collagen. They're a great snack to have on hand for when you're craving something sweet!
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Refrigerate 40 minutes mins
    Total Time 45 minutes mins
    Course Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 16
    Calories 238 kcal

    Equipment

    • Mixing Bowl
    • Parchment Paper
    • Baking Sheet

    Ingredients
      

    Banana Bread Dough

    • 2 Scoops Vanilla Collagen Any vanilla protein powder will work!
    • 1+⅓ Cup Almond Flour
    • ¼ Cup Coconut Sugar Or monkfruit for a lower sugar option!
    • ½ Cup Mashed Banana
    • ¼ Cup Almond Butter Or any nut butter.
    • 1 Teaspoon Cinnamon

    Chocolate Layer

    • ¾ Cup Dark Chocolate Chips
    • 1 Teaspoon Coconut Oil

    Optional Topping

    • ¼ Cup Sprinkles I used the brand Supernatural!

    Instructions
     

    Making the Banana Bread Dough

    • Start by adding vanilla collagen, almond flour, coconut sugar, mashed banana, almond butter, and cinnamon into a bowl. Stir together until a thick dough forms.
    • Place in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to chill.
    • Roll the dough into 1" balls and place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet or large plate. Place in freezer to set while you prepare the chocolate.

    Chocolate Layer

    • Microwave the chocolate chips and coconut oil in a small bowl using 20 second increments. Stir between heating and be careful not to burn the chocolate! Stir until the chocolate is smooth and creamy.
    • Using two forks dunk each ball into the chocolate. Let the excess chocolate drip off through the fork. Place each chocolate covered ball on the parchment paper.
    • If you have leftover chocolate, drizzle a little over each ball and top with your favorite sprinkles! Place in refrigerator or freezer to set for 15-20 minutes before serving.

    Notes

    **Nutrition facts do not include sprinkles.

    Expert Tips

    • Heat the chocolate at a very low temperature so it doesn't burn. Stir continuously. 
    • Use a whisk to stir the chocolate! It works much better than a spoon.
    • Let the dough chill for at least 15 minutes so it's easier to roll. The dough is a little sticky because of the banana and almond butter.
    • Use a cookie scoop to create the perfect size balls.
    • For dipping, I always use two forks so the excess chocolate can drip off. If you don't let it drip each truffle with have a flat ring of chocolate at the bottom.
    • Use parchment paper lined baking tray or plate so the banana bites don't stick!

    How to store leftovers

    Leftovers should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer. (I prefer them frozen - the center will stay pretty soft!)

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 238kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 9gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 19mgPotassium: 124mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 6IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 114mgIron: 1mg
    Keywords banana bread truffles, banana truffles, dairy-free truffles, how to make healthy truffles, no-bake truffles
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    Comments

    1. Erin

      March 09, 2022 at 8:57 am

      I can't have almonds... can I switch out for coconut flour or something else? Thank you!!

      Reply
      • Mariah Mandile

        March 09, 2022 at 11:10 am

        I haven't personally tried, but someone else told me they used coconut flour and it worked! I suggest adding it a tablespoon at a time until it becomes a thick, sticky dough. Coconut flour is much more absorbent than almond flour, so you'll need less. Let me know if you try!

        Reply
    2. Kate

      November 18, 2022 at 6:49 pm

      5 stars
      These are incredible. Was wondering if you had suggestions to modify recipe for thanksgiving?

      Reply
      • Mariah Mandile

        November 19, 2022 at 10:11 am

        You could definitely serve as is for a Thanksgiving dessert! To switch it up, swap the dark chocolate for white chocolate or add a white chocolate drizzle on top. (:

        Reply

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