Banana Chocolate Chip Energy Balls (Printable Format)

No-bake energy balls featuring ripe banana, creamy almond butter, wholesome oats, and chocolate chips. Naturally sweet, portable snack ready in minutes.

# What's Needed:

→ 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 tsp vanilla extract
08 - Pinch of sea salt

# How To Make It:

01 - In a large bowl, mash the banana until smooth.
02 - Add almond butter, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Stir until fully combined.
03 - Add oats, ground flaxseed, sea salt, and chocolate chips. Mix well until the mixture holds together.
04 - Refrigerate the mixture for 20-30 minutes to firm up. This step is optional but recommended for easier rolling.
05 - Using your hands, roll the mixture into 1-inch balls. Place on a parchment-lined tray.
06 - Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They come together in literally 10 minutes with zero cooking required
  • The natural sweetness from ripe banana means you can skip the refined sugar entirely
  • They keep beautifully in the fridge all week so meal prep becomes effortless
02 -
  • Chilling the mixture first is the difference between perfectly round balls and a sticky mess all over your hands
  • If the dough feels too dry add another teaspoon of honey or maple syrup one at a time until it holds together
  • For the best texture let the balls sit at room temperature for about 5 minutes before eating
03 -
  • Use certified gluten-free oats if you need these to be completely gluten-free
  • Doubling the recipe works perfectly since these disappear faster than you expect
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