Description
These Banana Protein Balls only take 15 minutes to make and are perfect for a quick and healthy energizing snack!
Ingredients
Units
- 1/2 cup mashed banana (about 1 medium banana)
- 1/4 cup nut butter of choice
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup protein powder
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- pinch of salt
- 3 tbsp chocolate chips (optional)
- tbsp raw cane sugar + 1/2 tsp cinnamon to roll (optional)
Instructions
- Mash the banana in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the nut butter, maple syrup and vanilla extract and mix to combine.
- Next add the almond flour, protein powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and chocolate chips.
- Mix together until it forms a dough. If the dough feels too wet, add some more almond flour or protein powder.
- Optionally roll in cinnamon sugar, then place in the fridge to set for at least one hour.
- Store in a sealed container in the fridge for 5 days or in the freezer up to 2 months.
Notes
- Add 1/4 cup of any mix-ins you love.
- If the dough is too wet, add more almond flour or protein powder
- If too dry, add nut butter or maple syrup.
- Taste the dough before rolling and adjust sweetness or spices if needed.
- Chill the mixture for 10 to 15 minutes if it feels sticky.
- Use a tablespoon scoop so the balls are even in size.
- Store in the fridge or freezer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 5g
- Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g