Banana Protein Balls

• 1/2 cup peanut butter/ no-nut butter (I like the Kraft Natural PB)
• 3/4 cup – 1 cup rolled oats (I like Bob’s Red Mill rolled oats)
• 1 tbsp. honey
• 1 tbsp. coconut oil
• 2 ripe bananas (mashed) (if you use frozen bananas, make sure to let them defrost and remove excess water)
• Chocolate chips- as much as you want! Can be added into the mix or melted for dipping!

(I like using dairy, soy, nut and gluten free chocolate- this is great especially if you have friends or loved ones with allergies)
 
Optional: 1 scoop or more (to your discretion) of any protein powder
 
*I encourage you to try the above quantities, but also add any ingredients you want more of as you please! (I tend to add a bit more peanut butter because I love the flavour, and chocolate because I am a chocolate addict!)
 
Prep time: 5-10 minutes to put together, 1 hour in the fridge (in the bowl). Roll into balls, cook on 350 degrees F for 8 minutes.
 
Instructions:

1. In a medium sized bowl, mix the oats, peanut butter, coconut oil, honey, and banana. Place the bowl in the fridge for 1 hour.
2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
3. Roll the batter into balls, and place on parchment paper on a cooking tray.
4. Place in the oven for 8-10 minutes.
5. Optional- melt chocolate for dipping the balls. Make sure to wait an hour to allow them to cool down.
6. Once they have been dipped in the chocolate, keep the balls on a parchment-lined tray in the fridge or freezer.

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