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Chunky Monkey Oatmeal Balls

These delicious energy balls are full of peanut butter, oatmeal, banana and honey! They are the perfect snack for kids and grown ups alike. Plus they are are a great new way to use some of those ripe bananas!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Servings: 24 Energy Balls
Author: Carlee

Ingredients

  • 2 ripe bananas
  • ¼ cup honey
  • ½ cup peanut butter
  • 2 cups oats
  • 2 Tablespoons mini chocolate chips
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  • Mash the 2 ripe bananas until smooth.
  • Stir in ¼ cup honey and ½ cup peanut butter until combined.
  • Add the 2 cups oats, 2 Tablespoons mini chocolate chips, and ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon. Mix together.
  • Roll about a Tablespoon of the mixture at a time into a ball.
  • Refrigerate for a couple of hours to firm up.
  • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator and eat as you go!

Notes

  • Either quick oats or old fashioned oatmeal will work. You can also stir in a little bit of ground flax seed if desired. 
  • It is best to store these tasty energy balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator. That will help them firm up. They can be kept in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. They are good for several hours at room temperature if you want to take them with you. Or for longer storage, pop them in the freezer for up to three months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1energy ball | Calories: 84kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 0.2mg | Sodium: 25mg | Potassium: 92mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 9IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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