Banana Energy Balls

Banana Energy Balls
Course: Snack
MyPlate: Fruit, Grains, Meat/Protein, Oil/Fat
Diet: Gluten Free, Low Fat, Low Sodium, Vegetarian
Type: Recipes
Heart Healthy: Heart Healthy
Source: Garden to Grindz
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cup Quick oats, dry
  • ¾ cup Apple banana, mashed
  • 1 tbsp Honey
  • 1 tbsp Tahini or Nut/Seed butter
  • ½ tsp Vanilla
  • 2 tbsp Cocoa powder
  • 1 ½ tsp Chia seeds
  • 6 tbsp Coconut flakes, unsweetened

Instructions

  • Reserve coconut flakes for rolling and combine all other ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Scoop out mixture by the tablespoon full and roll with clean hands into balls, approx. 1.6 oz. in weight. Set out on a large baking pan or container with a sealed lid.
  • When all the mix is rolled, sprinkle coconut flakes onto a large clean surface. Gently press and roll the balls in the coconut flakes to completely coat the outside.
  • Return energy balls to baking pan or container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour then serve. 3 energy balls per keiki.
  • Or make energy balls in advance and store in an airtight container in the fridge overnight. *Remove banana energy balls from fridge 30 min prior to service to allow to soften slightly.
Nutrition Facts
Banana Energy Balls
Serving Size
 
93 g
Amount per Serving
Calories
130
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
2
g
3
%
Saturated Fat
 
0
g
0
%
Cholesterol
 
0
mg
0
%
Sodium
 
20
mg
1
%
Potassium
 
328
mg
9
%
Fiber
 
4
g
17
%
Calcium
 
308
mg
31
%
Iron
 
0
mg
0
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.