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.