Banana Chocolate Chip Energy Balls (Printable)

Naturally sweet no-bake bites with banana, oats, almond butter, and chocolate chips. Ready in 10 minutes.

# What You'll 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

# How to Make It:

01 - In a large bowl, mash the banana until completely smooth with no lumps remaining.
02 - Add almond butter, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the mashed banana. Stir vigorously until fully incorporated and smooth.
03 - Add rolled oats, ground flaxseed, sea salt, and chocolate chips to the wet mixture. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly distributed and the mixture holds together when pressed.
04 - Refrigerate the mixture for 20-30 minutes to firm up, making it easier to roll into balls. This step is optional but highly recommended for best results.
05 - Using your hands, scoop approximately 1 tablespoon of mixture and roll into 1-inch balls. Place completed balls on a tray or plate lined with parchment paper.
06 - Transfer energy balls to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to one week.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • No baking required so you can make them in under ten minutes flat
  • They satisfy both sweet cravings and hunger without the sugar crash
  • Perfectly portioned and ready to grab when life gets chaotic
02 -
  • The dough should feel sticky and slightly tacky not dry or crumbly or the balls will fall apart
  • If your mixture is too wet add another tablespoon of oats and let it sit for five minutes
  • Room temperature ingredients mix together much more smoothly than cold ones
03 -
  • Wet your hands slightly with water before rolling to prevent sticking
  • If the chocolate chips melt during mixing pop the bowl in the fridge for ten minutes before shaping
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