Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (90g) rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup (125g) creamy natural peanut butter
  • 1 large (120g) over-ripe banana
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) pure maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup (30g) vanilla protein powder
  • 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp (1.5g) fine sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp (1g) ground cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp (15g) shredded unsweetened coconut

Instructions:

  1. Mash the banana in a mixing bowl until it reaches a velvety, lump-free consistency.
  2. Stir in the natural peanut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract, mixing until the base is smooth and glossy.
  3. Fold in the protein powder, cinnamon, and sea salt.
  4. Stir in the rolled oats and mix thoroughly until the oats are fully saturated and the dough feels heavy and cohesive.
  5. Scoop approximately 2 tablespoons of dough and roll it between your palms to create a smooth sphere.
  6. Roll each ball in the shredded coconut.
  7. Place the balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  8. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up before serving.