Description
These Banana Bread Protein Balls are a healthy, no-bake snack that combines the flavors of classic banana bread with a protein-packed twist. Made with oats, flaxseed, chocolate protein powder, and natural peanut butter, they make a perfect grab-and-go energy boost suitable for busy lifestyles or post-workout fuel.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (300 grams)
- ½ cup ground flaxseed (70 grams)
- 2 ounces chocolate protein powder (60 grams, approximately 2 scoops)
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (6 grams)
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 overripe bananas (mashed)
- ¼ cup natural peanut butter (68 grams)
- 2 tablespoons honey (44 grams)
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and set it aside.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the rolled oats, ground flaxseed, chocolate protein powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and kosher salt to evenly distribute all the dry components.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Add the mashed bananas, natural peanut butter, and honey to the dry mixture. Use a hand mixer or a spatula to thoroughly combine everything into a sticky dough.
- Chill Mixture: Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour. This step helps the mixture firm up, making it easier to shape the balls.
- Shape Protein Balls: Remove the mixture from the refrigerator. Using a 1-tablespoon scoop, portion out the dough and shape each portion into a ball using your hands. Wetting your hands before shaping will prevent the mixture from sticking excessively.
- Chill Before Storing: Arrange the formed balls in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Wrap the sheet in plastic wrap and refrigerate for another hour to help the balls firm up and prevent them from sticking together when stored.
- Store and Serve: After chilling, transfer the protein balls to an airtight container. They can be enjoyed immediately or kept refrigerated for later consumption.
Notes
- Wet your hands while shaping to reduce stickiness and make rolling easier.
- You can substitute peanut butter with any nut or seed butter of your choice to change the flavor or accommodate allergies.
- Store the protein balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- To make them vegan, replace honey with maple syrup or agave nectar.
- No cooking or baking is required, making this recipe quick and convenient.
