Banana Chocolate Chip Energy Balls (Printable)

No-bake energy balls made with ripe banana, oats, almond butter, and chocolate chips. Ready in just 10 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Base

01 - 1 large ripe banana, mashed
02 - 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
03 - 1/2 cup almond butter or peanut butter
04 - 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup

→ Add-ins

05 - 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips
06 - 1/4 cup ground flaxseed
07 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
08 - Pinch of sea salt

# Directions:

01 - In a large mixing 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 thoroughly until all ingredients are fully combined.
03 - Add rolled oats, ground flaxseed, sea salt, and chocolate chips to the wet mixture. Mix well until the entire mixture holds together firmly.
04 - Refrigerate the mixture for 20 to 30 minutes to allow it to firm up for easier handling.
05 - Using your hands, roll the chilled mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined tray.
06 - Transfer the energy balls to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to one week.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They're genuinely good for you, but taste like you're getting away with something sweet.
  • Ten minutes of actual work means you can make a week's worth of snacks while your coffee is still hot.
  • No oven, no mess beyond your mixing bowl, and they actually get better after a day in the fridge.
02 -
  • Cold hands and a slightly chilled mixture are non-negotiable if you want to avoid them turning into paste while you roll.
  • Don't skip the salt—it's the ingredient that makes people ask what's in these instead of just eating three in a row.
03 -
  • Wet your hands with just a touch of water before rolling—it makes the difference between clean hands and sticky palms.
  • Store these in the coldest part of your fridge and they'll stay perfect for a full week, untouched and ready whenever you need them.
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