From the very first bite of these Banana Protein Balls, you’ll learn that healthy snacks don’t have to taste, well…healthy. Instead, each bite is more like a treat, but with peanut butter, banana, oats, and chia seeds, they’re also full of nutrition.
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Another great thing about these protein balls is that they work year-round. You’re kids will love them in school lunches, they’re energizing on road trips, and they’ll power you through your gym workouts (so, no more excuses).
Trust me, you’ll want to keep these bites in your snack rotation for years, but if you’re like me, you need some variety. So don’t forget about our peanut butter protein balls, s’mores protein balls, and last but certainly not least, our protein rice Krispie treats.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe…
- If you’re anything like me, then the only snacks that work for you long-term are the ones that are healthy yet taste good. These protein balls taste like banana bread but they’re filled protein, fiber, and nutrients like potassium.
- Homemade snacks, even the healthy ones, must have simple, easy-to-find ingredients. These have bananas, oats, nut butter, protein powder, and honey. You could probably find these in your kitchen, blindfolded.
- If you’re wondering how long they take to make. The answer is…mere minutes. That’s right, you can crank out dozens of these babies in no time.
- They’ll soon become a go-to post-workout snack. They’re full of carbs, protein, and fat from the nut butter, which is just what you need after a hard workout.
- You don’t have to stick to the script. Avoiding peanut butter? No problem, swap for almond or cashew butter. Skip chocolate chips or mix in chia seeds. Lots of options.
Ingredients
- Oats – old-fashioned works best for this recipe
- Peanut Butter – we used creamy. You can also use almond or cashew butter. If it’s too wet, add more oats.
- Banana – overripe bananas are best because they’re sweeter.
- Unflavored or Vanilla Protein Powder – collagen protein is our favorite.
- Honey
- Cinnamon
- Mini Chocolate Chips
See the recipe card for quantities.
How to Make No Bake Protein Balls
Add the banana to a small bowl and mash it completely. Then measure out ½ cup and transfer it to a large bowl.
To the large bowl, add the oats, peanut butter, honey, protein powder, and cinnamon. Mix with a fork until everything is combined.
Gently mix in the mini chocolate chips.
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for an hour to help the mixture firm up, making the balls easier to roll.
Scoop out 2 tablespoons of the mixture and roll it into balls about 1 ½ inches in diameter. Make sure to slightly wet your hands to prevent sticking.
Serve immediately, or place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and freeze until solid. Then transfer to a freezer bag and freeze for up to 2 months.
Top Tips
For best results, use ripe bananas. Yes, that spotty banana you were about to throw away will work best in this recipe.
It’s easier to roll into balls if you chill the mixture first.
Use more oats if the mixture is too sticky. But just a little at a time.
How to Store
Place leftover banana protein balls in a covered container in the fridge for up to a week.
For longer storage, you can freeze the bites on a parchment-lined cookie sheet to firm them up, then move them to a freezer bag.
FAQ
From whey, collagen, vegan, vanilla, or chocolate, you can use whatever kind of protein powder you like for the most part. But I would avoid flavors like fruit punch and lemonade.
Sure. You can use almond butter, cashew butter, sunflower seed butter, or tahini. If any of those makes the mixture too runny just add some more oats.
When your protein bites mix is too sticky, add a small amount of oats. Or, if they’re too firm, add a bit of honey, a drizzle of honey, or a bit of milk.
Other High Protein Snacks You’ll Love
- High Protein Snack Ideas
- Chocolate Protein Balls
- Protein Rice Crispy Treats
- High Protein Buffalo Chicken Dip
Banana Chocolate Protein Balls Recipe
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Ingredients
- ½ Cup Banana About 1 medium
- 2 Cups Old-Fashioned Oats
- ½ Tsp Ground Cinnamon
- ½ Cup Unflavored Protein Powder
- ¼ Cup Peanut Butter
- 1 Tbsp Honey
- ¼ Cup Mini Chocolate Chips
Instructions
- Add the banana to a small bowl and mash it completely. Then measure out ½ cup and transfer it to a large bowl.
- To the large bowl, add the oats, peanut butter, honey, protein powder, and cinnamon. Mix with a fork until everything is combined.
- Gently mix in the mini chocolate chips.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for an hour to help the mixture firm up, making the balls easier to roll.
- Scoop out 2 tablespoons of the mixture and roll it into balls about 1 ½ inches in diameter. Make sure to slightly wet your hands to prevent sticking.
- Serve immediately, or place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and freeze until solid. Then transfer to a freezer bag and freeze for up to 2 months.
Notes
- Store the banana protein balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or freeze them for up to 2 months.
- If the mixture is too dry and crumbly, add more honey.
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