Name: Banana Chocolate Chip Energy Balls
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 24
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup creamy all natural cashew butter; 1/3 cup mashed banana; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/3 cup maple syrup; 2 cups old-fashioned (rolled) oats; 1/4 cup chia seeds; 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon; 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips

Banana Chocolate Chip Energy Balls are an easy, no-bake treat that comes together with just 8 simple ingredients! Sweet and chewy with chocolate in every bite, they’re the perfect meal prep snack or after dinner sweet treat!

8-Ingredient No-Bake Banana Chocolate Chip Energy Balls

The perfect snack!

I always try to have an easy grab and go snack on hand for those moments when hunger strieks, like these peanut butter energy balls and nut-free oatmeal energy balls. So, when I had a few overripe bananas to use, I decided to skip the healthy banana bread and made these banana energy balls with chocolate chips instead!

They turned out soft, chewy, and sweet with a touch of warmth and plenty of chocolate goodness. With simple ingredients and easy steps, I know you’re going to love them! Prep a large batch to snack on, pack in lunches, or to treat yourself when you’re craving something sweet!

— Ashlea

A Few Notes About the Key Ingredients

This is an overview of the main ingredients in this recipe. See the recipe card for full ingredients and instructions, below.

Cashew Butter: I like to use a creamy store-bought cashew butter with just one or two ingredients or make a batch of my homemade cashew butter. You can swap the cashew butter for creamy peanut butter or almond butter if you prefer!
Mashed Banana: use ripe bananas, like you would for a banana bread.
Maple Syrup: this gives the balls the perfect touch of sweetness. Substitute honey if that’s what you prefer.
Oats: use old-fashioned (rolled) oats for the base of the balls. Look for certified gluten-free oats, if needed.
Chia Seeds: these add healthy fats and fiber and act as a “glue,” holding the chocolate chip energy balls together.
Chocolate Chips: I prefer to use mini dark chocolate chips, but regular-sized or even milk chocolate, semi-sweet chocolate, or even white chocolate chips will work. Or, use a combination of your favorites!

How to Make Banana Chocolate Chip Energy Balls

Step One: Stir all the wet ingredients until smooth. Then, add the dry ingredients, and stir to create a “dough.”

Step Two: Transfer the dough to the freezer to chill and firm up.

Step Three: Portion the dough, and roll it into balls. Enjoy!

Ashlea’s Tips and Tricks

Be sure to use an all-natural, smooth, creamy, and drippy cashew butter for the best results. Something like a Jiffy or Skippy won’t work as well in this recipe. The dough will be too dry, and the balls may come out crumbly.
If you happened to add just a bit too much of the dry ingredients, and the dough seems a bit too dry, try adding a tablespoon of extra cashew butter! Or, if the dough is too wet, add extra oats until it holds its shape.
Let the dough chill a bit before scooping and rolling. I find this makes it much easier to form the “dough” into balls.
A cookie dough scoop is the easiest way to scoop and roll these balls. Trust me.

How to Store and Freeze

Fridge: Store these banana chocolate chip energy balls in the fridge for up to a week to keep them fresh.

Freezer: My preferred method of storing these balls is in the freezer. They freeze incredibly well in a freezer-safe storage container or bag and stay fresh for up to 3 months.

To freeze the balls, place them on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper and then place the sheet pan in the freezer for 30 minutes to harden a bit. Next, transfer the balls to a freezer-safe storage bag or container. When you are ready to eat, grab a bite, and let it thaw at room temperature for just a few minutes before digging in.

More Energy Ball Recipes

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Banana Chocolate Chip Energy Balls

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Author: Ashlea Carver
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 24 1x
Category: Snacks
Method: No Bake
Cuisine: American

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Description

Ingredients

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1 cup creamy all natural cashew butter
1/3 cup mashed banana
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup maple syrup
2 cups old-fashioned (rolled) oats
1/4 cup chia seeds
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips

Instructions

Add the cashew butter, mashed banana, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to a mixing bowl and stir until well combined.
Next, add gluten free rolled oats, chia seeds, chocolate chips, and cinnamon to the bowl. Stir until everything is well combined and you have a “dough”.
Place the mixture in the freezer for fifteen to twenty minutes to chill and firm up.
Remove the dough from the freezer and use a cookie dough scoop to scoop the dough and then use your hands to roll the dough into balls. Store the energy bites in an air-tight container in the fridge or freezer.