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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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
- 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.
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.
Step 3: 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.
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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!
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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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
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
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Erin
I can't have almonds... can I switch out for coconut flour or something else? Thank you!!
Mariah Mandile
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!
Kate
These are incredible. Was wondering if you had suggestions to modify recipe for thanksgiving?
Mariah Mandile
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. (: