Guilt-Free Banana Cocoa Oat Bites

Ingredients:

• 1 cup oatmeal
• 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
• 30g walnuts, chopped
• 30g ground almonds
• 30g oat flakes
• 1 banana, mashed
• 160ml water

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the oatmeal, cocoa powder, chopped walnuts, ground almonds, and oat flakes. Stir until well mixed.
3. Add Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mash the banana until smooth. Add the water and mix until combined.
4. Combine and Mix: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until everything is well incorporated. The mixture should be slightly sticky and hold together when pressed.
5. Shape and Bake: Using a spoon or your hands, form the mixture into small bite-sized balls or flatten into cookie shapes. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
6. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are slightly crispy and the centers are set.
7. Cool and Enjoy: Let the bites cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy your guilt-free treats!

These bites are perfect for a healthy snack or dessert, offering a delicious combination of bananas, oats, and cocoa powder without any added sugar, flour, or oil.