Dates contain 20% more potassium than bananas, which is why these energy balls actually work for muscle recovery.
Energy Balls
Fuel your day with these delightful Energy Balls, a scrumptious blend of creamy nut butter, hearty oats, and a sprinkle of sweet honey! These bite-sized powerhouses are not only delicious but also brimming with protein, magnesium, and wholesome fats to keep you energized. Perfect as a quick snack or a satisfying dessert, they’ll have you coming back for more!
Prep
30
min
Cook
0
min
Serves
10
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 10🥬Fresh Produce(1)
- 1 ripe banana
🫙Pantry Staples(4)
- 1 to 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder (15-30 ml)
- Grated coconut for coating
- 100g of oats blended into flour (3.53 oz)
- 2 tablespoons of tahini (30 ml)
📦Other(3)
- 1 tablespoon of chia seeds (15 ml)
- 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseeds (or chia) (15 ml)or chia
- 30 g of protein powder (1.06 oz)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Blend the oats into a coarse flour.
- 2
Mash the banana and mix with tahini, cocoa, protein, oats, and seeds.
- 3
Refrigerate for 20 minutes to firm up the dough.
- 4
Form small balls the size of a walnut.
- 5
Roll in grated coconut.
- 6
Store in the freezer (very convenient) or in the fridge!
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Pulse oats in 3-5 second bursts to achieve coarse flour consistency, stopping at 70-80% powder with visible oat pieces for better texture binding.technique3-5 second pulses
- ✓Use bananas with 25-30% brown spots for optimal natural sweetness and binding power, as starches convert to sugars and pectin softens.ingredient25-30% brown spots
- ✓Chill the mixture to 35-40°F for exactly 20 minutes to firm fats and proteins without over-hardening, making rolling 60% easier.timing35-40°F, 20 minutes
- ✓Wet your hands with cold water every 3-4 balls to prevent sticking, as moisture creates a barrier against the sticky tahini-banana mixture.techniqueEvery 3-4 balls
- ✓Toast coconut at 300°F for 3-4 minutes before rolling to enhance flavor compounds and create better adhesion to the energy balls.equipment300°F, 3-4 minutes
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Prep
30
min
Cook
0
min
Serves
10
people
Level
beginner
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Dates contain 20% more potassium than bananas, which is why these energy balls actually work for muscle recovery.
Energy Balls
Fuel your day with these delightful Energy Balls, a scrumptious blend of creamy nut butter, hearty oats, and a sprinkle of sweet honey! These bite-sized powerhouses are not only delicious but also brimming with protein, magnesium, and wholesome fats to keep you energized. Perfect as a quick snack or a satisfying dessert, they’ll have you coming back for more!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 10🥬Fresh Produce(1)
- 1 ripe banana
🫙Pantry Staples(4)
- 1 to 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder (15-30 ml)
- Grated coconut for coating
- 100g of oats blended into flour (3.53 oz)
- 2 tablespoons of tahini (30 ml)
📦Other(3)
- 1 tablespoon of chia seeds (15 ml)
- 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseeds (or chia) (15 ml)or chia
- 30 g of protein powder (1.06 oz)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Blend the oats into a coarse flour.
- 2
Mash the banana and mix with tahini, cocoa, protein, oats, and seeds.
- 3
Refrigerate for 20 minutes to firm up the dough.
- 4
Form small balls the size of a walnut.
- 5
Roll in grated coconut.
- 6
Store in the freezer (very convenient) or in the fridge!
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Pulse oats in 3-5 second bursts to achieve coarse flour consistency, stopping at 70-80% powder with visible oat pieces for better texture binding.technique3-5 second pulses
- ✓Use bananas with 25-30% brown spots for optimal natural sweetness and binding power, as starches convert to sugars and pectin softens.ingredient25-30% brown spots
- ✓Chill the mixture to 35-40°F for exactly 20 minutes to firm fats and proteins without over-hardening, making rolling 60% easier.timing35-40°F, 20 minutes
- ✓Wet your hands with cold water every 3-4 balls to prevent sticking, as moisture creates a barrier against the sticky tahini-banana mixture.techniqueEvery 3-4 balls
- ✓Toast coconut at 300°F for 3-4 minutes before rolling to enhance flavor compounds and create better adhesion to the energy balls.equipment300°F, 3-4 minutes