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Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Balls

These Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Balls are a quick, delicious snack packed with energy!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 very ripe banana mashed
  • 1 3/4 cup rolled oats regular or gluten-free
  • 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter or almond butter
  • 1 tsp chia seeds optional
  • 1/3 cup ground flaxmeal
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey, sweeten to taste
  • 2 tbsp mini chocolate chips
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Fork or potato masher
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Baking sheet or plate
  • Refrigerator

Method
 

  1. Mash the banana in a mixing bowl until smooth.
  2. Add oats, peanut butter, chia seeds, flaxmeal, vanilla, maple syrup, chocolate chips, and salt to the mashed banana.
  3. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is sticky and holds together.
  4. Form about 1 tablespoon of the mixture into a ball. Repeat until all mixture is shaped into balls.
  5. Chill the balls on a baking sheet for at least 30 minutes to set.

Notes

  • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
  • Freeze for longer storage, up to 3 months.
  • These are great served cold or at room temperature.