Description
Delicious and nutritious no-bake energy balls with a banana bread flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese (blended until smooth)
- 1 medium ripe banana (mashed)
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup almond butter (or peanut butter)
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, mashed banana, blended cottage cheese, honey, almond butter, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt. Stir until everything is well mixed.
- Add Mix-Ins: If using, fold in the chopped walnuts and mini chocolate chips.
- Shape into Balls: Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of the mixture and roll them into balls with your hands. Place the balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Chill to Set: Refrigerate the energy balls for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Serve and Store: Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Notes
- You can customize the mix-ins by adding other nuts or dried fruits.
- For a smoother texture, ensure the cottage cheese is blended until smooth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: ~80 calories