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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 coconut ball (25 g) has 90 calories. That works out to 360 calories per 100 g. It contains 11.5 g of carbs, 1.2 g of protein, 4.8 g of fat and 2.1 g of fiber. Its 0.3 mg of Manganese covers 12% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 48 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 25 g
90
KCAL / 25G
Carbs
11.5g
· 4% DV
Protein
1.2g
· 2% DV
Fat
4.8g
· 6% DV
Fiber
2.1g
· 8% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 49% · Protein 5% · Fat 46%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 90 kcal | |
| Total fat | 4.8 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 3.8 g | 19% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 4.5 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 11.5 g | 4% |
| Fiber | 2.1 g | 8% |
| 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 | 90 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (shredded) | 12 g | 43 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 15 g | 54 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (shredded) | 24 g | 86 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 35 g | 126 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 50 g | 180 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 60 g | 216 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 75 g | 270 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 360 kcal |
Calculated from 360 calories per 100 g.
Mash ripe banana, then mix it with cocoa and coconut until the mixture can hold its shape. Roll it into balls and chill them before serving. Add more coconut if the mixture feels too wet to roll.
No, banana cocoa coconut balls are usually no-bake. The mashed banana binds the ingredients, and chilling helps the balls firm up. Keep them refrigerated rather than leaving them out for an extended period.
Banana cocoa coconut balls are often sticky when the banana is very moist or there is too little coconut to absorb it. Mix in extra coconut a little at a time, then chill the mixture before rolling.
Yes, overripe bananas work well in banana cocoa coconut balls because they mash easily and taste sweeter. If the banana is especially soft, add coconut gradually until the mixture is firm enough to roll.
Store banana cocoa coconut balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Because they contain fresh banana, they are best eaten within a few days; discard them if they develop an unusual smell or appearance.
Yes, banana cocoa coconut balls can be frozen in a sealed container. Separate the pieces so they do not stick together, and thaw them in the refrigerator. Their texture may be softer after thawing.
Yes, banana cocoa coconut balls can be made without added sugar. Ripe banana provides natural sweetness, while cocoa keeps the flavor more chocolatey than sugary; taste the mixture before adding any sweetener.
Yes, but fresh coconut has more moisture than dried shredded coconut, so banana cocoa coconut balls may turn out softer. Add dried coconut if needed to make the mixture easier to shape.
Yes, carob powder can replace cocoa in banana cocoa coconut balls, but it gives them a different, milder flavor. Add it gradually and adjust the coconut if the mixture becomes too soft or too dry.
Yes, banana cocoa coconut balls can be a convenient pre-workout snack because they provide carbohydrates from banana and cocoa. Eat them early enough to see how they feel for you, especially before strenuous exercise.
Vitamins
B6
0.06mg · 4% DV
B5
0.09mg · 2% DV
B3
0.28mg · 2% DV
Biotin
0.5µg · 2% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.28mg · 12% DV
Copper
0.11mg · 12% DV
Magnesium
20mg · 5% DV
Phosphorus
28mg · 4% DV
Potassium ⭐
105mg · 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 90 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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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
A banana cocoa coconut ball is a small, no-bake-style sweet made by combining mashed banana with cocoa and coconut, then shaping the mixture into bite-sized pieces. It has no single established regional origin; it is a simple homemade snack built around familiar ingredients. Ripe banana brings natural sweetness, while cocoa adds a deeper flavour and coconut gives the outside a pleasantly chewy, textured finish.
It works as an afternoon snack or a small sweet alongside tea or coffee, and is often served chilled so it holds its shape. Its carbohydrates and fat make it an energy-dense bite, with 8.5 g of fibre per 100 g. For a lighter snack, have one medium piece and pair it with unsweetened tea or coffee.
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
3.8g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.4g
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.