Chocolate Peanut Butter Bites *

1/4 cup peanut butter
1 ripe banana, mashed
2 Tbsp honey
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1/4 cup chocolate chips

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.  In a small pan, over medium heat, add peanut butter, banana, honey, and vanilla; stir until smooth and fully combined.  Bring the mixture to a boil before removing from heat.  Stir in oats and nuts, mixing well.  Remove from heat and add chocolate chips.  Stir together until chips are melted and combined completely.  Drop tablespoon size drops of dough on parchment paper.  Place baking pan in freezer and allow to freeze for 30 minutes or until bites have set.  Store in airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, or in the freezer for up to a month.

Serves 12.