Ingredients
2 ripe bananas
1 1/2 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup natural peanut butter or almond butter (creamy or crunchy)
1 cup vanilla protein powder
2 tablespoons chia seeds
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
Mash the ripe bananas in a large bowl until smooth
Add rolled oats, nut butter, and vanilla protein powder; mix thoroughly
Fold in chia seeds and chopped walnuts until evenly combined
Using a small cookie scoop or tablespoon, form the mixture into 16 bite-sized balls
Place the energy balls on a plate and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving
Notes
Chill for up to 24 hours for better texture
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for 3 months
For gluten-free version, use certified gluten-free rolled oats
The dough may feel sticky initially; chilling helps firm it up
Feel free to substitute nuts with pumpkin seeds for a nut-free option
- Prep Time: 10
- Category: High Protein Snacks
- Method: Mixing and Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 5mg