Breakfast Energy Bites

Yields

• Bananas: 64%

Pre-Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Wash, peel, and mash bananas.

Preparation

1. In a mixer with a paddle attachment, cream together the honey and applesauce for about 2 minutes on medium speed.
2. Add mashed banana, nut or nut-free butter, vanilla, and salt. Continue to mix for about 2 minutes on medium speed.
3. Add in oats, whole wheat flour, and cinnamon. Mix for about 1-2 minutes on low speed until well combined.
4. Fold in chocolate chips, pumpkin seeds, and cranberries.
5. Use a #10 scoop (about 3/8 cup) to scoop dough on parchment-lined sheet pans, then slightly flatten the tops.
6. Bake in 350°F oven for approximately 12–15 minutes or until golden and set.

Serving

Serving size: 1 Bite (3.7 oz)

*Notes on Allergens:

• Allergens will depend on the type of nut or nut-free butter used in this recipe.
• Some Oats may have been processed or in cross-contact with other gluten-containing ingredients, please be sure to check labels if it is gluten-free (<20ppm).

Recipe Source

Napa Valley Unified School District