Banana Chocolate Chip Energy Balls (Print View)

Quick no-bake bites with banana, oats, and chocolate chips. Naturally sweet and ready in 10 minutes.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Base

01 - 1 large ripe banana, mashed
02 - 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
03 - 1/2 cup almond butter or peanut butter
04 - 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup

→ Add-ins

05 - 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips
06 - 1/4 cup ground flaxseed
07 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
08 - Pinch of sea salt

# Method:

01 - In a large bowl, mash the banana until completely smooth, ensuring no large chunks remain.
02 - Add almond butter, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the mashed banana. Stir thoroughly until fully incorporated and creamy.
03 - Add rolled oats, ground flaxseed, sea salt, and chocolate chips to the wet mixture. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed and the mixture holds together when pressed.
04 - Refrigerate the mixture for 20 to 30 minutes to firm up, making it easier to shape into balls. This step is optional but recommended for best results.
05 - Using clean hands, roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined tray. Apply gentle pressure to ensure they hold their shape.
06 - Transfer the energy balls to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to one week.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They come together in literally ten minutes with zero baking required
  • Natural sweetness from ripe banana means no refined sugar crash later
  • Perfect for meal prep and actually get better after a day in the fridge
02 -
  • If your mixture feels too sticky, add another tablespoon of oats
  • Refrigerating the dough is not optional if you want cleanly rolled balls
03 -
  • Use very ripe bananas for natural sweetness and better binding
  • Let the mixture come to room temperature for a few minutes before rolling if it is too firm
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