Appetizer for 12
Banana Chia Bites
These small banana bites combine almond meal, chia seeds, and coconut flour before baking until firm.
$1.36for 4 servings
$0.34 per serving$1.36 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 20 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 12servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 4.5 oz | $3.15Typical price |
| Shredded coconut$0.30/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.11Typical price |
| Bananas$0.62/lb typical | 0.35 lb | $0.22Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 1 | $0.30Typical price |
| Almond, soy or oat milk$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.
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.
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