No Bake Chocolate Banana Energy Balls Recipe
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4.7
No Bake Chocolate Banana Energy Balls Recipe
Description
The No Bake Chocolate Banana Energy Balls Recipe incorporates ripe bananas mashed together with quick oats, unsweetened coconut flakes, peanut butter, flaxseed, chia seeds, cinnamon, vanilla, and a sweetener. Mini chocolate chips add bursts of chocolate flavor. After mixing, the dough is refrigerated to firm up before rolling into approximately 30 small balls.
The texture features chewiness from oats and seeds, creaminess from peanut butter and bananas, and slight crunch from coconut flakes and chocolate chips. Cinnamon and vanilla provide warmth and depth to the flavor. These energy balls offer a convenient, ready-to-eat snack that stores well in the refrigerator or freezer.
The balls are suitable for breakfast on-the-go, pre- or post-workout fuel, or a portable treat. Their balanced ingredients combine carbohydrates, healthy fats, fiber, and natural sweetness for sustained energy.
Refrigeration for at least an hour is important to firm the mixture enabling easy rolling. They can be refrigerated for up to a week or frozen for longer storage.
Ingredients
- 2 c. quick oats
- 2 banana ripe
- 2/3 c. coconut flakes unsweetened
- 1/2 c. peanut butter
- 2 Tbsp Flaxseed
- 1 Tbsp chia seed
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 Tbsp Truvia Nectar
- 1/2 c. mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients together in a mixing bowl. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Roll into 30 balls.
- Refrigerate for up to one week or freeze.
Notes
- Refrigerate the mixture for at least one hour before rolling to help it firm up.
- Energy balls can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week or frozen for longer preservation.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 30Energy
Amount Per Serving
Calories 151 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 151kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 23mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 145mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 15IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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