5 from 195 votes
Banana Bread Energy Balls
These Banana Bread Energy Balls combine rolled oats, nuts, and mashed banana to create bite-sized snacks with a slight chew and natural sweetness from maple syrup and banana. Blended until slightly smooth but still textured, these energy balls hold together well after chilling. The cinnamon adds a warm spice note, making these balls a practical option for quick energy or a wholesome treat without baking.
Prep Time
15 mins
Freeze Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings:
16
servings
Calories:
106 kcal
Course:
Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats old fashioned
- 1/2 cup banana from one medium banana, mashed
- 1/2 cup almonds
- 1/2 cup pecans
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a food processor and pulse the mixture for 10 seconds. Scrape down the sides, then blend again until the mixture is fairly smooth, with a slight bit of texture. The dough will likely start to roll around the food processor when it's blended enough.
- Scoop a ball using a medium cookie scoop and roll it in between your hands. Then place it on a parchment lined plate or baking tray. Continue this process until you've used up all the dough.
- Chill the balls for 30 minutes to firm up, then enjoy!
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Notes
- If balls do not hold together well, pulse the mixture again in the food processor for a finer texture.
- After rolling, the balls may feel soft but will firm up as the oats absorb the maple syrup during chilling.
- Using a medium cookie scoop helps form uniform-sized balls for even chilling and serving.
Nutrition Information
Calories
106kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
38mg
(2%)
Potassium
117mg
(2%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
5IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
26mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 106
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 106kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 38mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 117mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 5IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.