Heart Healthy Banana Protein Balls

Name: Heart Healthy Banana Protein Balls
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 35
Ingredients: 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats; 1/2 cup pecans; 2 oz vegan vanilla protein powder (gluten free if needed); 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/4 tsp Kosher salt; 3 very ripe bananas, mashed; 1/2 cup low-sodium creamy natural peanut butter; 3 Tbsp maple syrup; 1/2 Tbsp vanilla extract; 1/2 cup vegan white chocolate chips; 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil; 35 pecan halves

(5.0)

By Adam Fisher

Published 5/17/2023

Dietitian Reviewed: Christina Wright, RD, LDN

Approved for These Diets:

Looking for a high protein snack that you can bring with you on-the-go? Our nutrient-dense Banana Protein Balls are a delicious and healthy treat that can be enjoyed anywhere! So mash up those overripe bananas and prepare your taste buds for a sweet and nutty delight!

Total Time

75 minutes

Servings

35

Calories

108

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How to Make Banana Protein Balls

Step 1

Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
Step 2

Place the ½ cup of pecans in a food processor and process on high to the texture of a coarse sand. Add the protein powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and kosher salt and manually pulse until combined. Transfer to a medium mixing bowl and add the oats; stir until well combined.
Step 3

In a separate medium mixing bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, peanut butter, maple syrup and vanilla extract. In small batches, add the oat mixture to the banana mixture and mix until well combined. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Step 4

Remove the mixture from the refrigerator. Shape the mixture into 1½-inch balls (about the size of a ping-pong ball) and place on the other prepared baking sheet (Note: wet your hands to prevent the mixture from sticking to them as you are rolling the balls).
Step 5

In a microwave-safe dish, combine the chocolate chips and olive oil and microwave for 15-second increments, stirring after each cycle, until smooth and melted. Pour the melted chocolate into a zip-top plastic bag or pastry bag. Cut a small corner off of the bag and drizzle over each bite. Top each bite with a pecan half. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size:

1 bite

108

Calories

6

g

Fat

0

mg

Cholesterol

37

mg

Sodium

12

g

Carbs

1

g

Sat. Fat

2

g

Fiber

3

g

Protein

5

g

Sugars

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