Description
These No-Bake Snack Balls come in three delicious flavors and offer a quick, nutritious, and mess-free snack option perfect for anytime energy boosts. Made with wholesome ingredients like oats, bananas, nut butter, dates, and optional coatings, these snack balls are easy to prepare with no cooking required.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 tbsp nut butter (or seed butter)
- 1 cup dates (pitted and soaked if needed)
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 cup oat flour or ground oats
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
Optional Coatings
- Crushed nuts
- More shredded coconut
- Cinnamon
- Cocoa powder
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: For each flavor variation, mix all the specified ingredients in a bowl until the mixture becomes sticky and holds together well.
- Form Balls: Using your hands or a small scoop, roll the mixture into approximately 1-inch diameter balls to ensure uniform size for easy snacking.
- Add Coatings: If desired, roll the formed balls in coatings such as crushed nuts, extra shredded coconut, cinnamon, or cocoa powder to add texture and enhance flavor.
- Chill: Arrange the snack balls on a tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to help them set firmly.
- Store: Keep the snack balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator where they will stay fresh for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Soaking dates before blending helps achieve a smoother, stickier texture.
- Feel free to customize the nut butter or coatings based on dietary preferences or allergies.
- The snack balls can be frozen for longer storage; thaw before eating.
- If mixture is too dry, add a splash of unsweetened applesauce or water to help bind.
