10-Minute Healthy Banana Bread Bites in the Air Fryer

Easy Banana Bread Bites

The first day I made this recipe, I actually made it twice.

It was so good, and I knew my husband would want a taste. But my children and I had gobbled down the first air fryer basket of these bites.

It had taken me all of ten minutes to make these bites the first time, so I needed very little convincing to spend another two minutes of labor and six minutes of waiting to make another batch.

Super easy. Super fast. And super flavorful.

These 10-Minute Air Fryer Banana Bread Bites are a perfect winner of a snack.

Recipes Using Ripe Bananas

With multiple toddlers in the house and a husband who likes to play soccer, our family usually has a few spare (and overripe) bananas on hand at all times.

Using those bananas in banana bread every week gets old fast. Thus, my delight in finding a new recipe with a slightly different twist.

Some of our favorite ways to use ripe bananas are in smoothies and milkshakes.

(If you have never tried a banana-based shake before, then Healthy Wendy’s Chocolate Frosty and Pumpkin Spice Protein Milkshake and Gingerbread Smoothie with Electrolytes are great recipes to start with!)

We also find it easy to incorporate in sugar-free muffin recipes (Greek Yogurt Pumpkin Muffins and Brownie Muffins) and oat bars (like Blueberry Oat Bars).

But this banana bread bites recipe has quickly taken a spot near the top of my “favorites” list for using ripe bananas.

This Recipe Uses Only One Ripe Banana

One other reason why this recipe is so awesome is that it uses one ripe banana.

No more solitary, browning bananas have to find their way into the freezer–only to be discovered months later.

Healthy banana bread bites are the perfect place for these lonely bananas to find a home and go to good use.

Why You Will Love This Recipe

Other reasons to love this recipe? It…

• takes ten minutes (or less) to whip up.
• is an easy snack for toddlers and a great option for after-school munchies.
• uses only natural sweeteners (no refined sugar).
• is gluten-free.
• stores well.
• tastes just like banana bread.
• is easily adaptable.

What Is In Healthy Banana Bread Bites

Banana.

You only need one mashed banana to make an entire batch of these yummy treats. Yay!

Organic quick oats.

Use organic to avoid residual pesticides as much as possible (source).

Honey.

As always, honey is our family’s natural sweetener of choice. It works super well in this recipe.

If you need a substitute, however, maple syrup is a great option.

Coconut oil.

Cold-pressed virgin coconut oil is the way to go. According to Local Sparrow, this type of coconut oil is rich in antioxidants, which may not be true of those processed with heat.

Pure vanilla extract.

Vanilla is absolutely essential in this recipe. Do not skip it.

Ground cinnamon.

Cinnamon gives this recipe a bit more kick, and I highly recommend being generous in sprinkling these banana bread bites.

Recipe Variations and Substitutions

If you want to add even more nutrition or vary the flavor of this recipe, here are some ideas to get you started:

• Add walnuts to the quick oats in the food processor and make a flour out of the two combined.
• Add chopped nuts (such as pecans) to the bites.
• Use maple syrup instead of honey.
• Up the spice by adding a bit of ground nutmeg or more ground cinnamon.

Equipment Needed

• a mixing bowl
• a fork (for mashing the banana and mixing the ingredients)
• an air fryer
• a bowl (for the coconut oil)
• a food processor

Ingredients for Healthy Banana Bread Bites

Banana Bread Batter

• 1/4 cup mashed (very ripe) banana
• 1 cup organic quick oats
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1 Tbsp. honey
• 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract

Coating

• 1 Tbsp. cold-pressed virgin coconut oil (for rolling)

Dipping/Sprinkling

• 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp. cold-pressed virgin coconut oil
• 1 tsp. raw organic honey

How to Make Healthy Banana Bread Bites in the Air Fryer

Step One: In a food processor, blitz the organic quick oats until they form a fine flour.

Step Two: In another bowl, mix together the mashed banana, oat flour, baking powder, honey, and vanilla until fully combined.

Step Three: Pick up the banana bread batter and roll it into 10 equal-sized balls. Roll in the 1 Tbsp. of coconut oil, then place in the basket of the air fryer.

Step Four: Fry in the air fryer for 6 minutes at 350F.

Step Five: While the banana bread bites are frying, mix together the cinnamon, coconut oil, and honey for the dipping/coating. When finished, immediately roll the banana bread bites in the dipping sauce. (If you want to save these bites for later, I recommend cooling completely, storing, and then rolling them in the dipping sauce just before serving.) Sprinkle with extra cinnamon, if desired.

Step Six: Enjoy while warm.

Storage Instructions

Cool the banana bread bites completely before storage to avoid moisture build-up in the container.

On the countertop: Store these banana bread bites in an airtight container or bag at room temperature for up to three days.

In the freezer: Keep in an airtight Ziplock food storage bag in the freezer for up to three months.

Healthy Air Fryer Banana Bread Bites FAQs

Can I make banana bread in an air fryer?

Yes, you can. While there are multiple ways to do so, the fastest way is by making banana bread bites–mini balls of banana bread batter that cook in less than ten minutes.

How long to cook banana bread in an air fryer?

Banana bread recipes vary in cooking length. However, for an air fryer loaf of banana bread, many recipes will recommend using mini loaf pans, which reduce the cooking time and (thus) the possibility of dry results.

For this recipe for banana bread bites, the cooking time is a mere six minutes.

Other Recipes to Use Ripe Bananas

• Flourless Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies (Sugar-Free, Gluten-Free)
• Easy Healthy Greek Yogurt Pumpkin Muffins (Gluten Free + No Sugar!)
• High-Protein Blueberry Oat Bars (No Protein Powder)
• Healthy Pumpkin Spice Protein Milkshake (No Ice Cream!)
• Sugar-Free Acai Ice Cream Recipe (with Mixed Berries and Acai Powder)

More Healthy Toddler Snacks to Try

Have a toddler in the home? Try these healthy toddler snacks for your next morning (or afternoon) munchies:

• Protein Cookie Dough Bites (No-Bake, Gluten-Free, Vegan)
• Healthy Chocolate Protein Yogurt Bark (Sugar-Free)
• BEST Chocolate Avocado Mousse with Raw Cacao Powder and Honey (Keto-Friendly)
• High-Protein Gluten-Free Pizza Bites
• Animal-Based Egg Pancake Bites

Other Quick Bread Recipes

• Easy + Authentic Brazilian Cheese Bread (Pão de Queijo)
• Healthy Chocolate Brownie Muffins (Almond Flour, High Protein)
• Easy Healthy Greek Yogurt Pumpkin Muffins (Gluten Free + No Sugar!)