Banana Oatmeal Balls

Ingredients

  • 2 ripe bananas
  • 1 cup of oatmeal
  • 1/4 cup raisins (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 pinch salt

Instructions:

  1. Peel the bananas and mash them in a bowl until smoothly pureed.
  2. Add the oatmeal, ground almonds, raisins, vanilla extract, cinnamon, chia seeds, and a pinch of salt to the banana puree. Mix well until the mixture is smooth. If the mixture is too runny, add a little more oatmeal.
  3. Take small amounts of dough and form balls with your hands. You can make them any size you like, but a size of about 1.25-inch in diameter is ideal.
  4. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for about 15 to 20 minutes, turning them halfway through baking, until golden brown.
  5. Let the balls cool slightly before serving. You can enjoy them on their own or accompany them with a yogurt and honey sauce, or a fruit compote.
  6. Suggestions: You can add other ingredients as desired, such as dark chocolate chips or flax seeds. If you prefer crispier balls, you can add some almond or coconut flour to the mixture.

Source: chiquita.com