Banana Almond Energy Balls
Banana Almond Energy Balls are easy to prepare and make for a perfect morning or mid-day snack when you need a boost of nutritious energy. For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free oats, and you may try substituting the almond butter for another nut butter or try adding flax seeds!
Ingredients
Yield: 12
Banana Almond Energy Balls
- 1 medium ripe banana
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 1 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 2 Tbs chia seeds
- 1 Tbs agave nectar, honey, or maple syrup (optional)
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
Directions
- In a large bowl, mash the banana and combine it well with the almond butter.
- Mix in the coconut, chia seeds, and sweetener.
- Fold in the oats and chocolate chips.
- Leave the bowl in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- After the mixture has chilled, remove it from the refrigerator, form it into even-shaped balls, and store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Best served chilled.
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