Appetizer for 12

Banana Chia Bites

Name: Banana Chia Bites
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3/4 cup almond meal; 2 tbsp coconut flour; 2 tbsp chia seeds; 1 tsp cinnamon; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp baking soda; 1 large ripe banana; 1 egg; 1 tbsp coconut oil; 2 tbsp unsweetened almond milk; 1/2 tsp vanilla extract; 1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)

$1.36for 420 minServes 12

These small banana bites combine almond meal, chia seeds, and coconut flour before baking until firm.

Photo: runningtothekitchen.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Nuts and seeds, 4.5 oz$0.70/oz typical	4.5 oz	$3.15Typical price
	Shredded coconut, 0.5 oz$0.30/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.11Typical price
	Bananas, 0.35 lb$0.62/lb typical	0.35 lb	$0.22Typical price
	Eggs, 1$0.30 each typical	1	$0.30Typical price
	Almond, 1 oz$0.05/oz typical	1 oz	$0.05Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$4.08

Pantry staples you likely have

Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Baking powder and sodaCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoa

Not included in the cost.

20 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
12servings as written
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Typical price

$0.34 per serving$1.36 for 4

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Ingredients

3/4 cup almond meal
2 tbsp coconut flour
2 tbsp chia seeds
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 large ripe banana
1 egg
1 tbsp coconut oil
2 tbsp unsweetened almond milk
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)

Steps

Heat the oven to 350 F and grease a 12-cup mini muffin pan with coconut oil.
Mix the almond meal, coconut flour, chia seeds, cinnamon, salt, and baking soda in a bowl.
Mash the banana with the egg, coconut oil, almond milk, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl.
Stir the wet mixture into the dry mixture, then fold in the pecans if using.
Divide the batter among the cups and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until firm and cooked through.
Cool the bites in the pan for 2 minutes.