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Banana Protein Balls

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!
5 minTotal
6balls
  • 77 kcal
  • P 8g
  • C 5g
  • F 3g
https://mattsfitchef.com/banana-protein-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

  1. In a large bowl, combine protein powder with peanut butter and mashed banana.
    Protein powder, mashed banana and peanut butter in a bowl, ready to mix into a dough
  2. 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.
    Kneading high protein banana dough with hands, until smooth
  3. 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.
    Shaping protein ball from banana dough using hands

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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