Apple & Oat Energy Balls

Ingredients

• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1 ripe banana, mashed
• 1 medium apple, grated and squeezed dry
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Method

1. 01

   Peel and grate 1 medium apple, then place in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much liquid as possible.

2. 02

   In a mixing bowl, combine the squeezed grated apple with 1 mashed ripe banana, 1 cup rolled oats, and 1 tsp cinnamon.

3. 03

   Stir everything together until the mixture is uniformly combined and holds its shape when pressed together.

4. 04

   If the mixture is too wet, add more oats a tablespoon at a time until it holds together easily.

5. 05

   Roll into small marble-sized balls and place on a parchment-lined plate. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up before serving. No cooking needed!

How to offer

Flatten into small discs before offering to babies 6 months and up to prevent choking. As baby develops more pincer grip around 9 months, offer as whole small balls.

Storage

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.