Peanut Butter-Banana Protein Balls
These Peanut Butter-Banana Protein Balls are a quick, delicious, and nutritious snack packed with natural sweetness and protein!
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup peanut butter creamy
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1/4 cup coconut flakes
- 6 Medjool dates pitted
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons flax meal
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Start by taking your ripe banana and placing it in a mixing bowl. Using a fork or a potato masher, mash the banana until it’s smooth and creamy.
- Add the 1/2 cup of peanut butter to the mashed banana. Mix well until the two ingredients are fully combined and have a uniform consistency.
- Stir in the rolled oats, coconut flakes, pitted Medjool dates, ground cinnamon, chia seeds, flax meal, and a pinch of salt. Mix everything together until the mixture is well combined.
- Gently fold in the 1/4 cup of chocolate chips, adding a delightful burst of chocolate in every bite.
- Using your hands, scoop out a tablespoon of the mixture and roll it into a ball. Repeat until all the mixture is used up, placing each ball on a baking sheet or plate.
- Place the baking sheet or plate in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to chill and firm up before enjoying.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Fork or potato masher
- Spoon or Spatula
- Baking sheet or plate
- Refrigerator
Notes
- Store the protein balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Freeze in a single layer on a baking sheet, then transfer to a freezer-safe container for up to three months.
- Swap peanut butter for almond or sunflower seed butter to vary the flavor.