אלה כדורי חלבון בננה are a healthy homemade protein snack to fix your sweet tooth and fill you with proteins. They taste like banana bread with crunchy bits and pieces of oats and chocolate that are absolutely irresistible.
I love making protein snacks, like my no-bake cookie dough protein bars, בשר בראוניז חלבון, או מאפינס חלבון אוכמניות. But protein bars and muffins are often too big for a small snack.
That’s why I love making a batch of these vegan, gluten-free protein balls. I’ve developed a huge amount of expertise in protein balls (try my כדורי חלבון תות, כדורי חלבון דלי קלוריות, או כדורי חלבון טבעוניים if you don’t believe me) and I’ve used my runner husband to find out which ones are the most effective. These banana protein balls are the ones! Rich, yummy, and loaded with protein!
מרכיבים ותחליפים
All you need to make these peanut butter banana energy balls are:
- בננה – I highly recommend you mash and measure the amount of banana with precision so you don’t have to adjust the batter later.
- שיבולת שועל מגולגלת בסגנון ישן or quick oats. Pick a gluten-free option if you are allergic or sensitive to gluten.
- אגוזי מלך, almonds, or pecans.
- זרעי פשתן טחונים – I like to use ground golden flaxseed because it has no bitter or fishy taste compared to brown flax meal.
- זרעי צ'יה – loaded with goodness, chia seeds also add a bit of crunchiness.
- אבקת חלבון וניל – I am using a pea protein powder made with just 3 ingredients: pea protein, natural vanilla flavor, and natural sweetener. You should use a clean protein powder for the best results in this recipe.
- חמאת בוטנים or almond butter. You can also use sunflower seed butter for a nut-free option.
- סירופ מייפל, agave syrup, or rice syrup.
- קינמון ו מלח – בשביל הטעם.
- שוקולד צ'יפס מריר – Mini dark chocolate chips make the rolling process easier. If the chips are too big, the batter is difficult to roll.
How To Make Banana Protein Balls
This energy balls recipe with protein powder is very easy to make with a food processor and within פחות מ- 20 דקות.
- Before you start, cover a large baking sheet or plate with parchment paper. This is where you are going to place the banana protein balls later. Since this will be put in the fridge, selecting a plate or sheet that fits the fridge size is better.
- Then, peel the ripe banana and mash it with a fork. Pack the banana puree in a measuring cup to measure the amount required by the recipe. This is a great way to get the recipe right, as bananas differ in size, and too much banana makes the batter too wet and difficult to roll.
- In a food processor, add oats, nuts, mashed bananas, ground flaxseeds, chia seeds, vanilla protein powder, cinnamon, peanut butter, maple syrup, and salt.
- Blend on high speed until it forms a sticky batter that you can easily squeeze to form balls.
- Add the mini chocolate chips and pulse a few times to incorporate.
- Sometimes, energy ball batter can be too dry or too wet. This happens especially when you use a protein powder that is highly liquid absorbent and differs from brand to brand. If the batter is too dry, add water or almond milk to combine the ingredients. If too wet, add more flax meal or oats, and process to incorporate.
- Use a small cookie dough scoop to grab some batter. Wet your hand with water or coconut oil to prevent the batter from sticking to your fingers.
- Next, roll the batter between your hand into small balls.
- Place the protein balls on the prepared plate or baking sheet and repeat until all the batter has been turned into balls.
- Place the plate with the protein banana energy balls in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to set. You don’t have to decorate your protein balls, but I like to drizzle melted dark chocolate on top for a boost of sweetness or half dip the balls into melted chocolate.
- Roll the balls into desiccated coconut or keep them plain.
הטיפים של קארין
If you don’t have a food processor, I recommend you replace oats with quick oats. It has a thinner texture and will stick together easily if you combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
Also, make sure you chop the walnuts finely. Since the food processor is not used, the nuts won’t be chopped, and you don’t want big pieces in the balls. Or the batter break when you try to roll it.
הוראות אחסון
These banana protein balls are such a healthy snack to meal prep a week of snacks pre- or post-workouts. Place your protein balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator and store them for up to 6 days. Or, place the protein balls in zip-lock bags and place the bag in the freezer for up to one month. Thaw in the fridge the day before serving.
החלפות אלרגיה
If you have food allergies or simply need to replace some of the ingredients in the recipe, try the options below.
- ללא אגוזים – Swap walnuts for seeds like sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, or unsweetened shredded coconut. Replace the peanut butter with tahini or sunflower seed butter.
- ללא סוכר – You can use Monk fruit syrup instead of maple syrup. Use stevia-sweetened chocolate chips.
- ללא בננות – Swap the banana for sweet potato puree, unsweetened apple sauce, or pumpkin puree.
- ללא זרעים – Skip the chia seeds and ground flaxseeds. Instead, add 1/4 cup of almond flour or oat flour.
שאלות נפוצות
Below are my answers to your common questions about this protein balls recipe.
You can eat protein balls every day to fix a sweet craving. They are fulling and will avoid over-snacking on empty food.
They bring nutrients and fiber, and if homemade, they are packed with wholesome ingredients that are always good for you.
Yes, like any food overeating of one food is not good for you. Protein balls if eaten in large amount can overdo your daily calories goals and also upset your gut creating bloating.
Protein balls are snacks, not meal replacement and you shouldn’t eat more than 1-2 per day.
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כדורי חלבון בננה
רכיבים
- 2 כוסות שיבולת שועל מגולגלת בסגנון ישן
- ½ גָבִיעַ אגוזי מלך
- 2 כפות ארוחת זרעי פשתן
- 2 כפות זרעי צ'יה
- ½ גָבִיעַ אבקת חלבון וניל
- ½ גָבִיעַ בננה מעוכה - 1 בינוני
- ½ גָבִיעַ חמאת בוטנים (ללא מלח) - או חמאת שקדים
- ⅓ גָבִיעַ סירופ מייפל
- ¼ כפית קינמון
- ¼ כפית מלח
- ⅓ גָבִיעַ צ'יפס שוקולד מריר ללא מוצרי חלב
הוראות
- Peel the banana, mash it with a fork on a plate, and pack the mashed banana in a measuring cup to measure 1/2 cup. This prevents a batter that is too wet or too dry at the end.
- In a food processor, add all the ingredients except the chocolate chips: rolled oats, walnuts, chia seeds, flax meal, mashed banana, peanut butter, maple syrup, cinnamon, vanilla pea protein powder, and salt.
- Process on high speed until the batter is sticky and evenly combined. You may have to stop the food processor a few times, scrape down the sides of the bowl with a silicone spatula and repeat. The batter is ready when it's easy to squeeze by hand, and it holds together.
- If the dough is too sticky, fold in 1-2 tablespoons of rolled oats. If too dry, add some water, one tablespoon at a time.
- Fold in chocolate chips and pulse a few times to incorporate.
- Slightly wet your hand with water to prevent the batter from sticking to your hands.
- Roll about 1 1/2 tablespoons of batter into a ball, place on a plate, and repeat until no more batter is left.
- Place the energy balls in the fridge for at least 1 hour to firm up nicely.
אחסון
- Refrigerate for up to 7 days in an airtight container or freeze for up to 1 month, and thaw at room temperature 3 hours before eating.
How many balls should this batter produce so I can accurately determine the calories etc.
I made 21 balls
Love these, so simple, tasty and healthy. I always have a batch in my fridge as my go to snack. Thank you