DOLE® Banana Energy Bites

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup sliced almonds
• 1 ripe DOLE® Banana, peeled and chopped
• 1 cup pitted dates
• 3/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
• 2 tablespoons all-natural peanut butter
• 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds
• 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips

Directions

1. Toast almonds in a large skillet over medium heat 4 minutes or until lightly browned and fragrant, stirring frequently; transfer to plate to cool.
2. Purée banana, dates, oats, peanut butter, flaxseed, and chia seeds in a food processor until smooth. Add chocolate chips and almonds; pulse 10 times or until incorporated. Makes about 2 cups.
3. Line a rimmed baking pan with parchment paper. Roll banana mixture into 1- to 1 1/4- inch balls and place on prepared pan; cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour. Makes 18 bites.