Banana Protein Balls

I have been trying to come up with a protein balls recipe for a few years now as it is an incredibly easy snack to make in bulk, tastes delicious and is also filling. After many years of trying new and different things, I have come up with a recipe that my partner even raves about (I sometimes don't even get to have any from my batch since he eats them all before I get the chance).

Take them for a test yourself!

INGREDIENTS:

3 Ripe Bananas, Mashed

1 Cup Rolled Oats (I find the large flakes work best)

¼ Cup Almond Butter

¼ Cup Hemp Hearts

1 Tablespoon Chia Seeds

1 Tablespoon Flaxseeds

1 Dash Sea Salt

1 Scoop of Protein Powder (optional, the hemp hearts provide a lot of good protein already)

DIRECTIONS:

1. Pre-heat oven to 350° F
2. Mash the bananas with a fork
3. Add in all of the ingredients except for the Oats
4. Add in Oats slowly making sure to combine everything (this should form thick mixture that holds well together. If it feels a little 'mushy' but can still form a ball or looks more like a cookie when you place it on the pan this is fine, it will stick together once baked)
5. Form small balls (I like to do bite size but you can make them bigger if you prefer).
6. Bake for 15 minutes

ENJOY!