Ingredients

The following ingredients have 15 Servings
  • 1 medium very ripe banana (about scant 1/2 cup)
  • 1/4 cup natural almond butter OR peanut butter or your favorite nut or seed butter
  • 1/4 cup raw liquid honey (can also use maple syrup, brown rice syrup, agave syrup or date paste)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons ground flaxseed (optional)
  • 1/3 cup finely shredded coconut - I used unsweetened
  • 1-1/2 cups quick oats (use gluten free if necessary)
  • 3/4 rolled oats (use gluten free if necessary)
  • 1/3 cup dried cranberries (or dried fruit of your choice)
  • chopped nuts or seeds
  • chocolate chips

Instruction

  • In a large bowl, mash the banana with a fork. Stir in heated nut/seed butter and honey and mix until smooth.
  • Add shredded coconut, oats and mix until well combined. Add optional add-ins if desired. Fold in cranberries.
  • Wet hands slightly and form dough tightly into 1" - 1.5" balls. Or, if the dough doesn't stick together place dough in the fridge for 30 minutes prior to forming dough balls so it's easier to handle. Press additional cranberries evenly around the dough, if desired.
  • Store in airtight container in refrigerator or freezer until ready to enjoy.