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Easy No-Bake Banana Oat Energy Balls

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Quick and wholesome no-bake energy balls made with ripe bananas, oats, nut butter, and honey. Perfect for a healthy snack anytime without any baking required.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 ½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats (135g)
  • ½ cup natural peanut butter (125g), creamy or chunky
  • 2 tablespoons honey (30ml) or maple syrup for vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup mini dark chocolate chips (45g, optional)
  • 2 tablespoons flaxseed meal (optional)

Instructions

  1. Mash the ripe bananas in a mixing bowl until smooth with no large lumps (3-4 minutes).
  2. Stir in the peanut butter and honey (or maple syrup) until well combined (2 minutes).
  3. Add vanilla extract and ground cinnamon, mixing well (1 minute).
  4. Add rolled oats, flaxseed meal (if using), and chocolate chips; stir gently but thoroughly until mixture is sticky but firm (2 minutes).
  5. Scoop out portions and roll into 1-inch balls using your hands or a tablespoon. Wet hands slightly if mixture is too sticky (5-7 minutes).
  6. Place the balls on a parchment-lined tray or plate and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.

Notes

Use very ripe bananas with brown spots for best sweetness and moisture. If mixture is too wet, add oats one tablespoon at a time; if too dry, add a splash of almond milk or more honey. Chilling overnight improves texture and flavor. Store in airtight container in fridge up to one week or freeze up to one month. Use maple syrup and plant-based nut butter for vegan version. Optional add-ins include shredded coconut, chia seeds, protein powder, or pumpkin pie spice for seasonal variations.

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Keywords: no-bake, banana, oat, energy balls, healthy snack, quick snack, peanut butter, vegan option, gluten-free