Banana bread bliss balls

Banana bread bliss balls are a healthier, more nutritious take on banana bread (like a protein ball) perfect for a healthy snack or lunchboxes.

Banana lover? You might also enjoy our Banana and Rolled Oat Muffins, Gluten-Free Banana Chocolate Muffins or Chocolate Chip Banana Cookies.

Banana bread bliss balls were born, like most of my recipes, out of desperation to find a new recipe when my oldest was quite fussy.

He loved these organic banana bread bars that I bought at the supermarket but they weren't a very affordable snack option. I read the back of the box and got creating until I made what I think is the perfect healthy banana bread bliss ball.

Why Make Banana Bread Bliss Balls

1. Quick to make ⏱️ - Just throw everything in the food processor, roll and you're done. They're perfect for busy weeks when you need homemade snacks without spending ages in the kitchen.
2. Tastes like banana bread 🍌 - All the delicious flavours of homemade banana bread in a healthy little snack that's easy to grab on the go.
3. Perfect for lunchboxes 🎒 - The perfect size for school lunchboxes, after-school snacks or popping in your handbag when you're heading out.
4. Freezer-friendly ❄️ - Make one batch or double it and freeze the extras. Simply pop one into a lunchbox in the morning & it will be the perfect texture by lunch.
5. A healthier homemade snack 🌿 - Made with simple ingredients like banana, dates, oats and cashews, they're a delicious homemade alternative to individually packaged snack bars or banana bread. If you need a nut-free version, you can easily swap the cashews for sunflower seeds (or more oats).

Recipe Ingredients

Banana bread bliss balls are made with just a few simple ingredients.

You can use dried or Medjool dates. If using dried you may need to add a little bit of coconut oil or water to the mixture if it is too dry to form into balls.

Nut-free bliss balls - if you can't use nuts, you can substitute for the same weight of seeds or add extra oats.

You might also like to try our Carrot Cake Coconut Bliss Balls.

How To Make Banana Bread Bliss Balls

Step 1 - Throw all the ingredients in the bowl of a Thermomix or food processor.

Step 2 - Process until fine.

Step 3 - Using a tablespoon of mixture at a time, roll into balls then roll in coconut. Store in an airtight container in the fridge.

Bliss Ball Making Hack

If you don't like to roll bliss balls (or can't be bothered), firstly, good for you. Sometimes I can't be bothered either. That's how I came up with this little hack for making bliss balls in 30 seconds.

I hope you enjoy these as much as I did.

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