Banana Chocolate Chip Energy Balls (Printable)

Quick no-bake bites with mashed banana, oats, nut butter, and chocolate chips. Naturally sweet, portable energy snack ready in 10 minutes.

# What You 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:

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

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Easy to make with a difficulty level of Easy and zero cooking time.
  • Naturally sweet ingredients like ripe banana and honey or maple syrup.
  • Perfect for vegetarian diets and yielding 18 energy balls per batch.
02 -
  • Always double-check ingredient labels for allergens, as this recipe may contain tree nuts, gluten, dairy, or soy.
  • Note that honey is not suitable for children under 1 year of age.
  • Roll the balls to about 1 inch in diameter for a perfect 85-calorie snack size.
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