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3-ingredient banana oat flour protein balls! Fast and easy to make, they are naturally vegan, gluten-free, nut-free, oil-free and have 14 grams of protein per serving.
I debated whether to include this on the blog, because it is such a simple concoction. But in the end, I decided that that’s precisely why I wanted and needed to share. Some of the best recipes are the simplest.
I have been making a variety of no-cook, overnight oat combinations for breakfast and snacks when it struck me: why not make something similar, but in handheld form? Like, for example, some energy balls.
Why not, indeed!
After some testing and tweaking, I settled on a winning combination/ratio of ingredients. It requires just 3 ingredients: very ripe bananas, oat flour and vegan vanilla protein powder.
You can eat these plain but you can also roll the finished balls in any number of chopped ingredients, such as cacao nibs, shredded coconut, matcha (green tea powder), cocoa powder, or chia seeds.
Table of Contents
- Why You’ll Love These Banana Protein Balls
- Ingredients for 3-Ingredient Bananan Protein Balls
- Tip: How to Grind Your Own Oat Flour
- How to Make 3-Ingredient Banana Protein Balls
- Storage for the 3 Ingredient Banana Protein Balls
- Tips for Success
- More Energy Balls To Make & Love
- 3-Ingredient Banana Oat Flour Protein Balls Recipe
Why You’ll Love These Banana Protein Balls
These vanillaa and banana flavored protein balls are special for multiple reasons, including:
- Just 3 ingredients
- No-bake and easy to make
- Vegan (dairy-free, egg-free)
- Oil-free
- Made with real fruit
- Nut-free (no peanut butter, almond butter, or other nut butters or nuts)
- 14g protein per serving (3 protein balls)
Ingredients for 3-Ingredient Bananan Protein Balls
The exact amounts of each ingredient are indicated in the recipe card at the end of the post. Toggle between US Customary (volume) and Metric (weights) for preferred measurement option.
These protein balls rely on a simple ingredients:
- Very Ripe Banana. Super squishy, lots of brown on the peel.
- Vegan Vanilla Protein Powder. This adds structure and protein while complementing the fruit flavor. Choose one with a taste you like—this makes a big difference.
- Oat flour. Purchased, or grind your own in a blender from rolled oats.
Tip: How to Grind Your Own Oat Flour
If you have a blender, you can grind your own oat flour from rolled oats (any variety of rolled oats; if you have a high-speed blender, you can also process steel cut oats or whole oat groats into flour). Place the rolled oats in the blender container. Blend on high until ground into a very fine flour.
Note: food processors will not work for grinding oats into fine flour. The results will be closer to a rough meal.
How to Make 3-Ingredient Banana Protein Balls
Note that the complete directions are also in the recipe card below.
- In a medium bowl, mash the banana into a puree using a fork (it should be very liquid-y). Add the water, oat flour and protein powder. Stir until completely blended.
- Shape into 15 balls (roughly 1 inch/2.5 cm). If desired, roll in any of the suggested toppings.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Storage for the 3 Ingredient Banana Protein Balls
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Tips for Success
- Use Very Ripe Banana. Be sure to use very ripe bananas (i.e., lots of brown spots on the peel); they will be very sweet and very wet when mashed (which is what you need when mixing with the dry ingredients).
- Adjust Ingredients as Needed. A single large ripe banana can vary in size and moisture. Also, vegan protein powders can vary. Adjust the wet ingredients and dry ingredients as needed to make a smooth cohesive “dough.”
- Use Finely Ground Oat Flour. Use store-bough oat flour or grind your own ifrom rolled oats in a blender until very fine in texture.
More Energy Balls To Make & Love
- Peanut Butter Coconut Flour Protein Balls {grain-free, 4 ingredients}
- Almond Butter Coconut Flour Energy Balls {Vegan, Grain-Free, Paleo}
- Vegan Chocolate Pumpkin Protein Balls {grain-free, gluten-free}
- Amaranth, Almond & Pear Energy Balls {V+GF}
- Chia & Oat Energy Balls (2 Ways)
3-Ingredient Banana Oat Flour Protein Balls
Ingredients
- 1 large banana, very ripe banana (super mushy)
- 3 tablespoons water, more , as needed
- 1/2 cup oat flour, certified GF, as needed (add more, if needed)
- 2/3 cup vanilla vegan protein powder, I used Vega
Optional (for rolling):
- *matcha, green tea powder
- *unsweetened cocoa powder
- *chia seeds
- *cacao nibs
- *unsweetened flaked coconut
- *finely chopped goji berries or other dried fruit
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mash the banana into a puree using a fork (it should be very liquid-y). Add the water, oat flour and protein powder. Stir until completely blended.
- Shape into 15 balls (roughly 1 inch/2.5 cm). If desired, roll in any of the suggested toppings.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days
Notes
Nutrition
