Banana Chocolate Chip Energy Balls (Printable)

Naturally sweet no-bake banana oat energy bites with chocolate chips. Ready in 10 minutes for easy healthy snacking.

# What you'll need:

→ Base

01 - 1 large ripe banana, mashed
02 - 1.5 cups rolled oats
03 - 0.5 cup almond butter or peanut butter
04 - 0.25 cup honey or maple syrup

→ Add-ins

05 - 0.33 cup mini chocolate chips
06 - 0.25 cup ground flaxseed
07 - 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
08 - Pinch of sea salt

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a large bowl, mash the banana until smooth. Add almond butter, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Stir until thoroughly combined.
02 - Add oats, ground flaxseed, sea salt, and chocolate chips to the banana mixture. Mix well until the mixture holds together uniformly.
03 - Refrigerate the mixture for 20 to 30 minutes to firm up for easier handling. This step is optional but recommended for best results.
04 - Using your hands, roll the mixture into 1-inch balls. Place each ball on a parchment-lined tray.
05 - Transfer the energy balls to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to one week.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They're made entirely by hand with no oven required, so you can have snacks ready while your coffee is still hot.
  • The texture is fudgy and satisfying in a way that feels indulgent even though you know exactly what's in them.
  • They keep in your fridge for a full week, which means guilt-free grabbing on busy mornings.
02 -
  • Don't skip the salt—it's the difference between tasting like banana-chocolate mush and tasting intentional.
  • If your mixture feels too wet after mixing, the culprit is usually overripe banana or too much honey; add a few more tablespoons of oats to save it.
03 -
  • Make the mixture the night before and roll them in the morning—the texture becomes more stable and rolling feels easier.
  • If you want them to last beyond a week, freeze them in a single layer first, then transfer to a container; they thaw in your hand within minutes and taste just as good cold.
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