Sometimes the best recipes come from pure improvisation in the kitchen – and this one is exactly that! One ripe banana sitting on the counter, a little chocolate craving kicking in, and voilà: Chocolate Banana Bites were born.

They’re soft, chocolatey, naturally sweetened, and packed with good-for-you ingredients like oats, banana, blueberries, and protein powder. Perfect when you want something quick, wholesome, and still feel like you’re treating yourself.

The best part? You can mix everything right in the baking dish – no extra bowls, no mess. Just whisk, bake, and enjoy!

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp olive oil (or coconut oil) – for greasing the mold
  • 1 ripe banana
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup milk of choice (I used almond milk)
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp raw cacao powder
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • Pinch of salt
  • ½ cup oats
  • 3 tbsp chocolate protein powder
  • ½ cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
  • ½ dl (about 3 tbsp) dark chocolate (75%)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. Grease your baking mold with olive or coconut oil.
  3. Mash the ripe banana directly in the mold using a fork.
  4. Add the egg and whisk together with the banana.
  5. Mix in milk, honey, cacao, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
  6. Stir in oats and protein powder until combined.
  7. Fold in blueberries and dark chocolate pieces.
  8. Bake for 20–25 minutes until set and lightly golden.
  9. Let cool slightly, cut into squares or scoop out with a spoon – and enjoy!

Why You’ll Love These Bites

  • Quick & easy – ready in under 30 minutes.
  • Wholesome sweetness – no refined sugar needed.
  • Meal-prep friendly – make a batch, store it in the fridge or freezer, and snack happily all week.
  • Sweet tooth approved – chocolate + banana + blueberries = yum!

These bites are the kind of recipe you’ll want to keep in your back pocket whenever you need a quick, nourishing treat.

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