Banana Chocolate No Bake Energy Balls
These Banana Chocolate No Bake Energy Balls are the perfect healthy snack—gluten-free, naturally sweetened, and full of fiber and protein. Made with oats, chia seeds, almond butter, banana, and chocolate chips, they’re soft, chewy, and incredibly satisfying. No oven needed!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 8 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 20 balls
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- ½ cup almond butter
- 1 ripe banana, mashed
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix all ingredients together until fully combined.
- Cover and refrigerate the mixture for 2–3 hours or overnight to firm up.
- Using damp hands, shape the mixture into 20 energy balls.
- Chill again in the fridge for a few more hours or overnight until fully set.
Notes
- Substitute almond butter with peanut butter for a richer flavor.
- Add cocoa powder, chopped nuts, or shredded coconut for variety.
- To prevent sticking, wet your hands slightly before shaping the balls.
- Store in the fridge for up to 6 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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