Easy Banana Protein Balls (9g/ball)

Deliciously sweet, and totally simple to whip up, these banana protein balls make for a great snack! With only 121 calories but 9 grams of protein, these balls pack a punch!

Keep a stash in the fridge for busy days and run out the door knowing you've got some fuel in your tummy.

Have a leftover banana on the counter you're not sure what to do with? Whip up these banana protein balls!

Made with ingredients you already have on hand, these energy balls are a sure-fire way to stay full (and they're a hit with kids!).

As a Certified Nutrition Coach, I love making these balls for myself and my girls because: they're:

• Dairy-free and gluten-free
• Easy to make
• A classic, loved flavor
• Sweet but not too sweet
• Made with whole food ingredients

Ingredients You'll Need

Ripe banana: the softer the banana is the better! This will give the banana protein balls more sweetness. Just like these banana oatmeal cookies.

Rolled oats: though quick oats may work for the energy balls, rolled oats will give them more substance. Double check they come from a gluten-free plant though if you need it (then make these peanut butter oatmeal balls too!).

Collagen powder: the purest source of "protein powder" there is! Learn more about collagen powder vs. bone broth

Almond butter: any nut butter will work here, and you can ever make the protein balls nut-free by using sunflower seed butter. Almond and banana just go together so nicely.

Brown rice syrup: you can sub this for honey in a pinch but brown rice syrup helps bind the ingredients together.

Maple syrup: you just need the teeniest bit for a hint of smoky flavor.

Unsweetened coconut: opt for the shredded coconut, this is just used for texture and a bit of extra sweetness.

Step By Step Photos

How To Make Banana Protein Balls

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
• In a bowl, mash bananas and vanilla extract until combined.
• Add the maple syrup, almond butter, and brown rice syrup into the banana and mix well.
• Add in the dry ingredients and finish mixing.
• Line a baking tray with a silicone baking mat and use an ice cream scoop to portion the balls.
• Bake for 12-15 minutes and let cool on the tray.

Important Teaching Tips

Make sure to use fresh almond butter so that it mixes better with the banana. Almond butter that is hard (like the stuff at the bottom of the container) won't mix.

If you don't have coconut, don't panic! It's not needed, just a nice flavor boost.

Though you could add dark chocolate chips into the balls it may make the balls not hold together. The chocolate chips would melt in the oven and there's not enough "stabilizers" to hold them together.

That said, if you want to try adding in dark chocolate chips, remove the coconut.

Crucial Products

Collagen is responsible for the high protein content of these gluten-free protein balls! As one of the purest sources of protein, collagen is a great way to amp up your intake.

Some of the benefits of adding collagen into your diet include better digestion, boosted immune system, better muscle recovery, and glowing hair, skin, and nails (learn more about the difference of bone broth and collagen powder).

But of course, quality matters. Which is why I use Perfect Supplements Collagen Powder.

This collagen is sourced EXCLUSIVELY From Brazilian Pasture Raised Cows, pesticide and hormone-free, contains no fillers and is the world's first certified glyphosate residue-free collagen.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Banana Protein Balls

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