Banana Chocolate Chip Energy Balls (Print View)

Quick no-bake energy bites blending ripe banana, oats, and chocolate chips for wholesome snacking.

# Components:

→ 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

# Directions:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • No oven required means you can make them while your coffee brews or during a break from work.
  • They taste indulgent enough to feel like dessert but actually fuel your body without the crash.
  • The flaxseed sneaks in omega-3s while the oats keep you satisfied way longer than you'd expect.
02 -
  • Skip the chilling step only if you enjoy spending 10 minutes scraping mixture off your hands and questioning your life choices.
  • The flaxseed isn't just health theater—it actually helps bind everything together, so don't leave it out thinking you won't notice.
03 -
  • Slightly over-ripe bananas with real brown spots are your best friend—they're sweeter and bind better than pale yellow ones.
  • If your mixture feels too wet after mixing, add a few extra tablespoons of oats one at a time until it holds together without being dry.
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