Banana Chocolate Chip Energy Balls (Printable Version)

Naturally sweet no-bake bites loaded with banana, oats, almond butter, and chocolate chips. Ready in just 10 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Base

01 - 1 large ripe banana, mashed
02 - 1.5 cups rolled oats
03 - 0.5 cup almond butter or peanut butter
04 - 0.25 cup honey or maple syrup

→ Add-ins

05 - 0.33 cup mini chocolate chips
06 - 0.25 cup ground flaxseed
07 - 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
08 - Pinch of sea salt

# Step-by-Step Guide:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They taste like a treat but actually stick with you, no sugar crash or weird aftertaste.
  • No oven required, no excuses—ten minutes between craving and snacking.
  • You can customize them endlessly based on what's in your pantry that week.
02 -
  • If your mixture feels greasy and slides apart, you likely have too much nut butter or not enough oats—add a tablespoon of oats at a time until it holds.
  • Cold hands and a chilled mixture are the difference between neat balls and a frustrating sticky mess that feels personal.
03 -
  • Freeze them as individual balls on a tray before transferring to a container—you won't end up with one giant clump.
  • If your kitchen is warm, work quickly and consider chilling your mixing bowl beforehand for easier handling.
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