Banana Energy Balls
Soft and chewy banana energy balls made with oats, peanut butter, and ripe bananas. These easy no bake banana oat energy balls are perfect for healthy snacks, quick breakfasts, and meal prep.
Ingredients
- 1 large ripe banana mashed
- 1 1/2 cups old fashioned oats
- 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Place the ripe banana into a large mixing bowl and mash thoroughly with a fork until mostly smooth and creamy with only a few small lumps remaining.
- Add the peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract to the mashed banana. Stir well until the mixture becomes smooth, creamy, and fully combined with no large streaks of peanut butter remaining.
- Add the old fashioned oats, chia seeds, cinnamon, salt, and mini chocolate chips into the bowl. Stir slowly until all ingredients are evenly mixed and the oats are fully coated in the banana mixture.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate the mixture for 15 to 20 minutes so the oats can absorb moisture and the mixture can firm up for easier rolling.
- Remove the bowl from the refrigerator. Scoop about 1 tablespoon of mixture at a time and gently roll between your hands to form small bite-sized balls.
- Place the rolled banana energy balls onto a parchment-lined tray or plate. Continue rolling until all the mixture has been used.
- Refrigerate the finished energy balls for another 10 to 15 minutes before serving for the best texture.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 2 months.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas with brown spots for the best flavor and sweetness.
- Add extra oats if the mixture feels too sticky.
- Wet your hands lightly with water to prevent sticking while rolling.
- Maple syrup can replace honey if preferred.
- Freeze in a sealed container for easy meal prep snacks.