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Easy No-Bake Banana Oat Energy Balls

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Quick, wholesome, and a little bit sweet no-bake energy balls made with ripe bananas, oats, and peanut butter. Perfect for a healthy snack on the go.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 ½ cups rolled oats (use certified gluten-free oats if needed)
  • ½ cup natural peanut butter (creamy or crunchy; almond butter or sunflower seed butter as substitutes)
  • 2 tablespoons honey (maple syrup for vegan option)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
  • ¼ cup mini chocolate chips or raisins (optional)

Instructions

  1. Mash the bananas in a mixing bowl until smooth with a few small lumps remain (about 2 minutes).
  2. Stir in peanut butter and honey until creamy and well combined (1-2 minutes). Add a teaspoon of water or more honey if too dry.
  3. Add rolled oats, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, and optional chia seeds or chocolate chips. Mix until evenly combined and sticky (3-4 minutes).
  4. Test the mixture by pinching and rolling a small amount into a ball. Adjust with more peanut butter or milk if crumbly, or more oats if too wet.
  5. Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls (about 15-18 balls) and place on a baking sheet or plate lined with parchment paper.
  6. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
  7. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week or freeze for longer storage.

Notes

Use ripe bananas with brown spots for natural sweetness and better binding. Adjust sweetness with honey or maple syrup to taste. Work with slightly damp hands to prevent sticking when rolling balls. Chill to firm up and store airtight in fridge or freezer. Nut-free version possible with sunflower seed butter and maple syrup.

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