Healthy Oatmeal Apple Banana Bites (Mediterranean Style)
Description
These Healthy Oatmeal Apple Banana Bites are soft, lightly sweet, and made with real fruit, whole oats, and Mediterranean pantry staples. No refined sugar, no butter, no flour—just nourishing ingredients baked into tender little bites. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or kids’ lunchboxes.
Ingredients (Makes ~18–20 bites)
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1½ cups rolled oats
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1 ripe banana, mashed
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1 medium apple, peeled and finely grated
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1 large egg
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2 tbsp honey or date syrup
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2 tbsp olive oil or melted coconut oil
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1 tsp cinnamon
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½ tsp vanilla extract
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1 tsp baking powder
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Pinch of salt
Optional Mediterranean Add-Ins
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Chopped walnuts or almonds
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Raisins or chopped dates
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Orange or lemon zest
Instructions
1. Prep
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Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
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Line a baking tray or mini muffin pan with parchment or lightly grease.
2. Mix
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In a bowl, combine banana, egg, honey, olive oil, and vanilla.
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Stir in grated apple.
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Add oats, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
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Mix until well combined. Let rest 5 minutes so oats soften.
3. Shape & Bake
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Scoop small mounds onto the tray or into muffin cups.
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Bake for 15–18 minutes, until set and lightly golden.
4. Cool & Enjoy
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Let cool slightly; they firm up as they rest.
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Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Why You’ll Love These Bites
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🍌 Naturally sweet from fruit
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🌾 Whole oats = fiber & energy
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🫒 Mediterranean fats
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👶 Kid-friendly & lunchbox-safe
Q & A
Q: Are these sugar-free?
Yes—aside from natural fruit sugars and optional honey.
Q: Can I make them vegan?
Yes—replace the egg with a flax egg (1 tbsp ground flax + 2½ tbsp water).
Q: Can I blend the oats?
Absolutely—blend for a smoother, muffin-like texture.
Q: How do I store them?
Keep in an airtight container in the fridge up to 4 days.
Q: Can I freeze them?
Yes! Freeze up to 2 months and thaw as needed.
💡 Tip:
Sprinkle a few oats or chopped nuts on top before baking for a bakery-style finish.
