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Banana coconut balls served in a bowl
Quick-to-make, healthy coconut balls with banana

3-Ingredient Banana Coconut Energy Bites

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Dishes Quick Meals Cakes and Desserts
When you want something sweet without baking, but not just empty calories. Banana acts as a natural binder and sweetener, while oats provide slow-release carbs. These are the healthy, fiber-rich 'cousins' of chocolate truffles, ready in 15 minutes, but perhaps even better the next day when the oats have softened.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
⌛ Total Time 45 mins
🍽️ Servings 10 servings
🔥 Calories 95 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Fork
  • Mixing bowl

Allergen Information

⚠️ Tree Nuts (Coconut)

Instructions

1 ✓

Mash the bananas completely into a puree with a fork.

Tip: The riper (browner) the banana, the sweeter and creamier it will be.
2 ✓

Mix in the oats, shredded coconut, and cocoa powder. Knead thoroughly.

Tip: Oats need time to absorb the moisture.
3 ✓

Let the mixture sit in the fridge for 10-15 minutes. This makes it easier to shape.

Tip: Chilling firms up the ingredients so it sticks less to your hands.
4 ✓

With wet hands, form walnut-sized balls and roll them in shredded coconut.

Tip: Wet hands prevent sticking.
5 ✓

Refrigerate until serving to let them firm up.

Tip: Best served cold; they take on a 'cookie dough' texture.

Recipe FAQ

The mixture is too soft and won't hold together.
It depends on the banana size. Add a bit more oats or coconut, and let it sit for 10 minutes to absorb moisture.

Ingredients

  • 2 whole Bananas (ripe, spotted skin)
  • 1 1/2 cups Shredded Coconut (+ extra for rolling)
  • 1 cup Rolled Oats (or Quick Oats)
  • 2 tbsp Cocoa Powder (unsweetened)
  • 1 tbsp Honey (only if bananas aren't sweet enough)