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Banana Energy Balls

These banana energy balls are infused with flavor and whole food ingredients such as flaxseed, oats, mashed banana, and dark chocolate chips.
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Diet Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 20
Calories 105kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup Medjool dates (about 10 dates with pits removed)
  • cup peanut butter
  • ¼ cup chocolate protein powder
  • cup ground flaxseed (see notes)
  • ½ cup mashed banana (from 1 ripe banana)
  • cup dairy-free chocolate chips
  • 2 drops banana extract (optional, see notes)

Instructions

  • Place the oats and pitted dates in a food processor and pulse a few times to combine.
    Oats and dates are in a food processor.
  • Add the remaining ingredients except for the chocolate chips and pulse for a few seconds.
    Ingredients are in a food processor, including peanut butter and mashed bananas.
  • Use a spatula to push down the ingredients and pulse again until the ingredients are combined. Test the batter. It should stick together between your fingers. If not, add a tablespoon or two of maple syrup and pulse to combine.
    A hand holds a spatula, using it to push down ingredients in a food processor bowl.
  • Add the chocolate chips and pulse in short bursts until combined. You can reserve a few chocolate chips to add to the finished energy balls.
    Chocolate chips have been added to energy ball ingredients in a food processor.
  • Roll the dough into bite-size balls, and roll in reserved chocolate chips.
  • Store energy bites in an airtight container to maintain moisture. They can be kept at room temperature for a few days or in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

Substitute ⅓ to ½ cup of maple syrup or agave nectar for the dates.
You can use ground flaxseed or substitute ground chia seeds.

Nutrition

Calories: 105kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 28mg | Potassium: 165mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg