Easy No-Bake Peanut Butter Banana Energy Balls Recipe (6 Ingredients, 10 Minutes) Snacks Cookies Desserts Fruit Gluten-free Low Sodium Recipes
If you love peanut butter and banana bread, then you will love this easy peanut butter banana bread energy balls recipe. These peanut butter banana energy balls have just a few simple, wholesome ingredients and blend together in minutes. They taste like banana bread with creamy peanut butter. Mmm!
This easy energy balls recipe is packed with nutritious ingredients like peanut butter, banana and Medjool dates. Just check out all the health benefits of peanut butter. These moist, no-bake snacks will satisfy your sweet tooth, thanks to the ripe banana and Medjool dates (check out the health benefits of dates). The addition of oats, flaxseed and peanut butter provide a gluten-free source of fiber and nutrition.
To make this simple no-bake energy snack recipe you will need a banana, creamy peanut butter, Medjool dates, oats, flaxseed and vanilla extract. You just pulse all the ingredients in a blender then roll the mixture into balls.
Store these low-sodium, low-calorie peanut butter banana date balls in the refrigerator where you can snag them for a quick on-the-go breakfast or even for dessert. These tasty treats come together with only about 10 minutes of prep time. Keep a bowl of these healthy energy bites in the refrigerator for when those cravings hit or when you need a quick pick-me-up.
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Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes plus 1 hour to set
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes plus 1 hour to set
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 1 large ripe banana
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup pitted Medjool dates
- 3/4 cup oats or gluten-free oats
- 1/4 cup ground flaxseed
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Recipe Notes
- The amount of energy balls depends on the size of the balls you make.
- Not a fan of peanut butter? Try your favorite nut butter instead.
- Oats are naturally gluten-free, but to make sure, use gluten-free oats.
- If you want to add a little more sweetness, fold in some chocolate chips after blending.
- Refrigerate at least an hour to allow the balls to set before serving.
- Store energy balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Here's how to make it:
- Put all the ingredients into a blender and pulse until a paste forms. If it's too loose, add more oats.
- Roll the paste into balls. Refrigerate for an hour to allow balls to set before serving.
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