Green Treats
These Green Treats are a healthy, no-bake snack made with spinach, banana, avocado, and oats. Naturally sweet, kid-friendly, and perfect for meal prep, they’re an easy way to enjoy a guilt-free treat without refined sugar.
Ingredients
- 1 packed cup fresh baby spinach washed and dried
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1 ripe avocado peeled and pitted
- ½ cup rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons almond butter or peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds optional
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 –2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup optional, to taste
- 1 tablespoon lime or lemon juice
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and clear space in your freezer.
- Add spinach to a food processor and pulse until finely chopped.
- Add bananas, avocado, nut butter, vanilla extract, and citrus juice. Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Add rolled oats and chia seeds. Pulse just until combined.
- Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
- Scoop the mixture into bite-sized portions and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Freeze for 45–60 minutes, or until firm.
- Transfer to an airtight container and store chilled.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for the best natural sweetness.
- If the mixture is too sticky, add 1–2 tablespoons of oats.
- If too dry, blend in a splash of milk or extra citrus juice.
- These treats taste great straight from the freezer or fridge.