Description
Banana Bread Protein Balls are no-bake, bite-sized snacks packed with the cozy flavor of banana bread and the goodness of protein — perfect for breakfast, post-workout, or an anytime treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1/3 cup nut butter (almond or peanut)
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.
- Add nut butter, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Mix well.
- Stir in protein powder, oats, chia seeds, salt, and chopped nuts. Combine until well mixed.
- Line a plate or tray with parchment paper.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts of the mixture and roll into balls.
- Place the balls on the tray and refrigerate for 20–30 minutes until firm.
- Enjoy chilled or store for later!
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for natural sweetness.
- Chill the mixture before rolling for easier handling.
- Customize with mini chocolate chips or shredded coconut.
- Store in the fridge up to 7 days or freeze for 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg