Banana Protein Balls
These banana bread protein balls taste just like banana bread in bite-sized form. They’re easy to make, no-bake, packed with protein and finished with a chocolate coating for the perfect healthy snack.
Servings: 14
Ingredients
- 1 ripe banana (120g) mashed
- ¾ cup (112g) oat flour
- ½ cup almond butter
- 3 Tablespoon maple syrup
- ⅓ cup (45g) plant-based vanilla protein powder I used Truvani
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Chocolate Coating
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
- Flaky sea salt for topping
Instructions
- Mash banana in a bowl until smooth.
- Add oat flour, almond butter, maple syrup, protein powder, cinnamon and salt. Using a spoon or your hands mix until a thick dough forms.
- Use your hands or a small cookie scoop to portion out the dough and roll into even-sized balls. You should get about 14 balls, depending on the size.
- Freeze for about 10-15 minutes until firm.
- Add the dark chocolate chips and coconut oil to a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until fully melted and smooth (this usually takes about 60–90 seconds).
- Using a fork or spoon, dip each ball into the melted chocolate, allowing any excess to drip off. Place the coated balls back on the parchment-lined surface (I used a parchment lined baking sheet). Alternatively, you can just drizzle the chocolate on top of the balls instead of dipping them. Immediately sprinkle each chocolate-coated ball with a pinch of flaky sea salt before the chocolate sets, if desired.
- Place the finished balls in the fridge or freezer for 10–15 minutes to allow the chocolate to harden. Enjoy or store for later!
Notes
- Recipe inspired by @teachertastes
- Plant-based protein powder works best since it absorbs more moisture. I don't recommend using whey because the dough will be too wet.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 ball | Calories: 162kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 42mg | Potassium: 106mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g