Martha Stewart Banana Energy Bites

Martha Stewart banana energy bites are a creamy, crunchy snack with banana, almond butter and hemp seeds that comes together in 5 minutes. It's an easy quick breakfast idea for busy mornings, after-school snacks or pre-workout fuel, and it's a few-ingredient, no-cook recipe for anyone.

Spread the nut butter all the way to the ends of the banana, because it works as the glue for the hemp seeds. Skip that and the seeds slide off, leaving you with a bare banana.

Martha rolls a whole banana in nut butter and hemp seeds and slices it afterward, so every round comes out coated on the outside. Finishing with flaky sea salt adds a salty crunch that makes the sweet banana taste richer, and it takes one extra pinch.

Martha Stewart Banana Energy Bites

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Course: BreakfastCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

1

servings

Prep time

5

minutes

Cooking timeminutes

Calories

250

kcal

A whole banana gets a thick coat of nut butter, then a crust of hemp seeds and flaky salt before it's sliced into bites. The result is creamy in the middle and nutty on the outside, with a little crunch.

Ingredients

• 1 banana, peeled
  

• 2 tablespoons nut butter
  

• 1 teaspoon shelled hemp seeds
  

• Flaky sea salt
  

Directions

• Spread the banana: Spread 2 tablespoons nut butter over the whole peeled banana in an even layer. Cover the ends too, so the seeds have something to stick to.
• Coat with seeds: Sprinkle 1 teaspoon shelled hemp seeds over the nut butter, turning the banana so it's coated on every side. Then finish with a pinch of flaky sea salt.
• Slice and serve: Slice the coated banana into rounds with a sharp knife. Serve them right away, while the seeds are crunchy and the banana is fresh.

Tools for this recipe

• Victorinox Fibrox 8-inch chef's knife, John Boos maple cutting board, 18 x 12, Maldon sea salt flakes, 2 pack. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

FAQs

Can I use a different nut butter?

Yes, almond butter is the original choice, but peanut, cashew or sunflower seed butter all work the same way. Pick a smooth, well-stirred one so it spreads easily and sticks to the banana.

Can I swap the hemp seeds for something else?

Sesame seeds, chia seeds, finely chopped nuts or unsweetened shredded coconut all give you a similar crunchy coating. Hemp seeds are soft and mild, so a swap will taste a little stronger.

Can I make these ahead of time?

They're best eaten right after slicing, because banana browns within about 30 minutes. If you need to prep ahead, keep the banana whole and unpeeled, then coat and slice just before serving.

How should I store leftovers?

Leftovers will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for a few hours, but the banana darkens and the seeds soften. For a longer treat, freeze the slices on a tray for about 2 hours for a cold, firm bite.

What's the most common mistake with this snack?

Using a banana that's too ripe is the usual problem, since it turns mushy and slips apart when you slice it. Choose one that's yellow and still a little firm, and use a sharp knife.