Description
These No-Bake Banana Bread Protein Balls taste just like a slice of my healthy banana bread but in a delicious little protein packed ball. They’re made with just 9 simple ingredients, have the best texture and flavor, and won’t take you that long to make. You can serve them as-is, or make them a little more decadent with a dip in dark chocolate. If you’ve been wanting an easy protein-forward snack to enjoy this recipe is for you!
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unflavored protein powder
- 1 1/4 cups blanched almond flour
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup creamy cashew butter
- 1/4 cup mashed banana (around 1 small banana)
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup mini dark chocolate chips
Optional Chocolate Coating
- 3/4 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the protein powder, almond flour, ground cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- Next, add the cashew butter, mashed banana, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the mixing bowl and stir until well combined and a dough forms.
- Fold the chocolate chips into the dough until evenly distributed.
- Use a 2 tablespoon size cookie dough scoop to scoop them into balls and then use your hands to roll them into smooth balls.
- Transfer the protein balls to the freezer for 15-20 minutes to firm up.
- While the protein balls firm up in the freezer, melt the additional dark chocolate chips in the microwave by placing them in a microwave safe bowl and microwaving for 30 seconds at a time until melted.
- Remove the protein balls from the freezer and use two forks to dip and roll them in the melted chocolate until completely coated. Transfer to a parchment lined sheet pan and then top with flaky salt.
- Place the balls back into the fridge or freezer until the chocolate hardens.
- Store the balls in the fridge for a week or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
