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Naturally sweet energy ball with banana, cocoa, and coconut
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Banana cocoa ball with coconut (25 g) has 91 calories. That works out to 365 calories per 100 g. It contains 13.1 g of carbs, 1.2 g of protein, 4.1 g of fat and 2 g of fiber. Its 0.3 mg of Manganese covers 11% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 48 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 25 g
91
KCAL / 25G
Carbs
13.1g
· 5% DV
Protein
1.2g
· 2% DV
Fat
4.1g
· 5% DV
Fiber
2g
· 7% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 56% · Protein 5% · Fat 39%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 91 kcal | |
| Total fat | 4.1 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 3.03 g | 15% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 4.5 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 13.1 g | 5% |
| Fiber | 2 g | 7% |
| Protein | 1.2 g | 2% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 25 g | 91 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 15 g | 55 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 35 g | 128 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 40 g | 146 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 50 g | 183 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 75 g | 274 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 75 g | 274 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 365 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 120 g | 438 kcal |
Calculated from 365 calories per 100 g.
A banana cocoa ball with coconut is made by mixing mashed banana with cocoa and coconut, shaping the mixture, and chilling it. Oats or ground nuts are often added to help the mixture hold together, then desiccated coconut can be rolled around each ball.
A banana cocoa ball with coconut is usually too sticky when the banana is very wet or the mixture has too little dry ingredient. Mix in a little oats or desiccated coconut at a time, then chill the mixture before shaping it.
Yes, a banana cocoa ball with coconut can be made without added sugar because ripe banana provides sweetness. Recipes vary, though: some include honey, syrup, or dates, so a packaged version may not be sugar-free.
A banana cocoa ball with coconut keeps for about 3–4 days in a sealed container in the fridge. Its banana-based mixture is perishable, so refrigerate it promptly and discard it if its smell or texture changes.
Yes, a banana cocoa ball with coconut freezes well. Freeze the balls in a single layer first, then transfer them to a sealed container; thaw them in the fridge. They may be softer after thawing, so a fresh coconut coating can help restore their finish.
Very ripe bananas work best in a banana cocoa ball with coconut because they mash easily and bring more sweetness. If the mashed banana seems watery, add the dry ingredients gradually until the mixture can be shaped.
Ground almonds, other finely ground nuts, or extra desiccated coconut can replace oats in a banana cocoa ball with coconut. Add the substitute gradually, since each absorbs moisture differently and can change how firmly the balls hold together.
Yes, fresh grated coconut can coat a banana cocoa ball with coconut or be mixed into it. Fresh coconut is moist, so it can soften the balls sooner than dried coconut; keep the finished snack refrigerated.
A banana cocoa ball with coconut can work as a small pre-workout snack, especially when you want a portable source of carbohydrates. Eat it with enough time to digest before exercise, since the coconut adds fat and may feel heavy for some people.
Yes, cacao nibs can be mixed into a banana cocoa ball with coconut for a crunchy, less sweet bite. Use them in place of some chocolate chips or as an addition, but keep the pieces small so the balls still hold together.
Vitamins
B6
0.06mg · 4% DV
Biotin
0.53µg · 2% DV
B5
0.09mg · 2% DV
B2
0.02mg · 2% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.26mg · 11% DV
Copper
0.08mg · 9% DV
Magnesium
20mg · 5% DV
Phosphorus
30mg · 4% DV
Potassium ⭐
103mg · 3% DV
Sodium
4.5mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 91 calories in 1 piece (medium) (25 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Cycling
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Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
A Banana cocoa ball with coconut is a small, usually no-bake sweet made by combining mashed banana with cocoa and coconut, then shaping the mixture into bite-sized portions. It is more of a contemporary homemade energy-ball style snack than a dish tied to one particular regional tradition; recipes vary in their proportions and may include other ingredients.
Banana brings soft sweetness, cocoa adds a gentle bitterness, and coconut gives the bites a fragrant, chewy finish. They work as a quick snack, a lunchbox treat or something sweet alongside coffee or tea. The combination provides fibre, though the balls are energy-dense for their size. For a lighter snack, keep to one small piece and serve it with plain tea or coffee rather than another sweet.
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
3.03g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.38g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.13g
Omega 6:3 ratio 11:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (11:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.