Instructions

• Add 1/2 cup peanut butter, 1 ripe banana (broken into chunks), 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, and 1 pinch salt to the bowl of a food processor.
• Process (pulse and scrape down the sides as needed) until the mixture is uniformly combined and holds together when pressed—stop when it forms a sticky, cohesive dough.
• Transfer the mixture to a mixing bowl and stir in 1/4 cup chocolate chips by hand so the chips remain whole.
• Divide the mixture into 15 equal portions. Using lightly damp or clean dry hands, roll each portion into a compact ball.
• Place the balls on a tray or plate and refrigerate for at least 20–30 minutes to firm before serving (this also makes them easier to store).