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Easy Almond Butter Banana Protein Energy Balls

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Quick and easy no-bake energy balls made with almond butter, ripe bananas, oats, and protein powder. Perfect for a healthy snack on the go.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup almond butter (creamy or crunchy)
  • 2 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 ½ cups rolled oats
  • ½ cup vanilla protein powder (plant-based recommended)
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt
  • ¼ cup mini dark chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

  1. Mash 2 ripe bananas in a mixing bowl until smooth, about 2 minutes.
  2. Stir in 1 cup almond butter and 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup until thick and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix 1 ½ cups rolled oats, ½ cup vanilla protein powder, 1 tablespoon chia seeds (if using), 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
  4. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently with a spatula until an even, thick dough forms, about 3-4 minutes. Add almond milk 1 tablespoon at a time if too dry.
  5. Fold in ¼ cup mini dark chocolate chips if using.
  6. With slightly damp hands, scoop about 1 ½ tablespoons (20g) of dough and roll into tight balls. Place on a lined baking sheet or plate. Makes about 20 balls.
  7. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
  8. Enjoy or store in an airtight container in the fridge.

Notes

Use very ripe bananas with brown spots for best sweetness. Chill dough before rolling if sticky. Store in airtight container in fridge up to 1 week or freeze up to 3 months. For nut-free version, swap almond butter for sunflower seed butter. Add a splash of almond milk if mixture is too dry.

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