Banana Bread Energy Balls
Banana bread energy balls are an easy, healthy snack that taste like your favorite banana bread recipe. Whip up a batch to enjoy throughout the week. Watch the video above to see how I make them!
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 31 min
- Yield
- 16 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
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- 2 cups old fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup mashed banana (from one medium banana)
- 1/2 cup almonds
- 1/2 cup pecans
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- 1
Add all the ingredients to a food processor and pulse the mixture for 10 seconds. Scrape down the sides, then blend again until the mixture is fairly smooth, with a slight bit of texture. The dough will likely start to roll around the food processor when it's blended enough.
- 2
Scoop a ball using a medium cookie scoop and roll it in between your hands. Then place it on a parchment lined plate or baking tray. Continue this process until you've used up all the dough.
- 3
Chill the balls for 30 minutes to firm up, then enjoy!