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Easy No-Bake Peanut Butter Banana Energy Balls

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Quick, healthy, and no-bake energy balls combining ripe bananas, natural peanut butter, oats, and a touch of honey for a satisfying snack.

Ingredients

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  • 1 large ripe banana (about 120 g or 4.2 oz), mashed
  • 1/2 cup (125 g or 4.4 oz) natural peanut butter (creamy or chunky)
  • 1 cup (90 g or 3.2 oz) old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml or 1 fl oz) honey
  • 1 tablespoon (12 g or 0.4 oz) chia seeds (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml or 0.17 fl oz) vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon (1 g or 0.035 oz) ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup (45 g or 1.6 oz) mini dark chocolate chips (optional)
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Mash 1 large ripe banana in a mixing bowl until smooth but slightly chunky, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Stir in 1/2 cup natural peanut butter and 2 tablespoons honey until fully combined and creamy, about 1-2 minutes. Add a splash of water or almond milk if mixture is too dry.
  3. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Stir well.
  4. Fold in 1 cup rolled oats, 1 tablespoon chia seeds (if using), and 1/4 cup mini dark chocolate chips (if using). Mix gently but thoroughly, about 3-4 minutes.
  5. Check consistency: mixture should be sticky but firm. Add more oats if too wet, or more peanut butter/honey if too dry.
  6. Wet hands slightly and scoop about 1 tablespoon of mixture. Roll into 1-inch diameter balls and place on a baking sheet or plate. Repeat until all mixture is used (makes 12-15 balls).
  7. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
  8. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week or freeze for up to three months.

Notes

Use ripe bananas with brown spots for maximum sweetness. For vegan version, replace honey with maple syrup or agave nectar. If mixture is too dry or crumbly, add more peanut butter or honey. Wet hands before rolling to prevent sticking. Keep refrigerated to maintain texture and flavor. Freeze for longer storage and thaw before eating.

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

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