Banana Protein Balls

High protein oatmeal balls in white ceramic bowl, shown from close

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These 3-ingredient Banana Protein Balls are perfect for post workouts and healthy snacks. Naturally sweet and full of banana flavors, they will satisfy your cravings with 8.3 g protein each!

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Snack

Cuisine: Gluten-free, High Protein, Low calorie

Keyword: banana, peanut butter, protein powder

Servings: balls

Ingredients

⅓ cup (80 g) mashed banana or unsweetened applesauce
2 tbsp peanut butter or almond butter
½ cup (50 g) protein powder vanilla recommended

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine protein powder with peanut butter and mashed banana.
Use a fork or spatula to mix everything together until a smooth dough starts to come together. If needed, switch to using your hands to fully combine.
If too dry adjust with more mashed banana, if too sticky add more protein powder. This depends on protein powder used.
Scoop out equal portions of the dough and roll them between your hands to form smooth, bite-sized balls. If the mixture sticks, dust your palms with a bit of oat flour to make rolling easier. Arrange the balls on a parchment-lined tray or in a container, then refrigerate for at least an hour until firm.

Notes

Recipe tips

Adjust the consistency – If the dough is too dry, mix in a bit more mashed banana; if it's too sticky, add extra protein powder. The texture can vary depending on your protein powder. Whey blends easily but can make the dough sticky, while vegan protein or casein absorb more liquid and can get crumbly.
Sweeten to taste – The combination of ripe banana and flavored protein powder makes these bites already quite sweet. But if using unflavored protein powder or if making them for kids, I recommend adding 1-2 tbsp of maple syrup or your favorite sweetener.

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