Banana Chocolate Chip Energy Balls (Printable Version)

No-bake snack balls made with banana, oats, nut butter, and chocolate chips. Perfect portable energy boost for busy days.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Base

01 - 1 large ripe banana, mashed
02 - 1.5 cups rolled oats
03 - 0.5 cup almond butter or peanut butter
04 - 0.25 cup honey or maple syrup

→ Add-ins

05 - 0.33 cup mini chocolate chips
06 - 0.25 cup ground flaxseed
07 - 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
08 - Pinch of sea salt

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - In a large bowl, mash the banana until smooth. Add almond butter, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Stir until thoroughly combined.
02 - Add oats, ground flaxseed, sea salt, and chocolate chips to the wet mixture. Mix well until the mixture holds together evenly.
03 - Refrigerate the mixture for 20 to 30 minutes to firm up for easier handling. This step is optional but recommended.
04 - Using your hands, roll the mixture into 1-inch balls. Place on a parchment-lined tray.
05 - Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to one week.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • No oven means no waiting, no cleanup, and no heating up the kitchen on a warm day.
  • They hold together beautifully in a lunch bag and taste even better cold from the fridge.
  • The banana does all the binding work, so you get natural sweetness without feeling like you're eating candy.
  • You can make a double batch in the same amount of time and keep them stashed for the whole week.
02 -
  • If your banana isn't ripe enough, the balls won't hold together well and you'll end up with a crumbly mess instead of a cohesive mixture.
  • Chilling the mixture before rolling makes a huge difference, without it the dough sticks to your hands and the balls lose their shape.
  • Press gently when rolling so the balls stay together, but don't pack them too tightly or they'll be dense and hard to bite through.
03 -
  • Use a small cookie scoop to portion the balls so they're all the same size and look more polished.
  • If the mixture feels too dry, add a teaspoon of water or almond milk to bring it back together.
  • Roll the finished balls in shredded coconut, cocoa powder, or crushed graham crackers for an extra layer of flavor and texture.
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