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Naturally sweet energy ball with banana, cocoa and coconut
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Banana Cocoa Coconut Ball (25 g) has 91 calories. That works out to 365 calories per 100 g. It contains 12.3 g of carbs, 1.2 g of protein, 4.3 g of fat and 2.2 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 12% 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
12.3g
· 4% DV
Protein
1.2g
· 2% DV
Fat
4.3g
· 6% DV
Fiber
2.2g
· 8% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 53% · Protein 5% · Fat 42%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 91 kcal | |
| Total fat | 4.3 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 3.3 g | 16% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 4.5 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 12.3 g | 4% |
| Fiber | 2.2 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 | 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.
Banana, cocoa and coconut are the core ingredients. Some recipes add oats, ground nuts or another dry ingredient to help the mixture hold its shape, so the exact ingredients vary from one recipe to another.
No, they are usually made without baking. Mash the banana, mix it with cocoa and coconut, shape the mixture into balls, then chill them so they firm up before serving.
Mash the banana thoroughly and add dry ingredients gradually until the mixture is easy to roll. If it feels sticky or loose, chill it before shaping; roll the finished balls in coconut to make them easier to handle.
Yes, ripe bananas work well because they mash easily and add sweetness. If the banana is very soft and watery, the mixture may be too loose, so add dry ingredients gradually until it can be shaped.
The banana may be especially ripe or large, or the mixture may need more dry ingredients. Stir in a little extra coconut or another dry ingredient, then chill the mixture before rolling it into balls.
Keep them in a sealed container in the refrigerator. Because they contain fresh banana, they should not sit out for long; eat them within a few days for the best texture and taste.
Yes. Freeze the balls on a tray first so they do not stick together, then transfer them to a sealed freezer-safe container. Thaw them in the refrigerator before eating.
For coating, try finely ground nuts or seeds. If replacing coconut in the mixture, add the substitute gradually because different ingredients absorb moisture differently and may change how well the balls hold together.
They can be a satisfying alternative to candy, with sweetness from banana and flavor from cocoa and coconut. They are still a sweet snack, so keep the portion modest if you are watching your overall intake of sweets.
They can work as a small pre-workout snack because banana provides carbohydrates. Eat them early enough to see how they feel for you, since the coconut and any added ingredients can make them more filling.
Vitamins
B6
0.06mg · 4% DV
B3
0.28mg · 2% DV
Biotin
0.5µg · 2% DV
B5
0.08mg · 2% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.11mg · 12% DV
Manganese
0.26mg · 11% DV
Magnesium
20mg · 5% DV
Phosphorus
30mg · 4% DV
Potassium ⭐
128mg · 4% 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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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, usually homemade sweet made with banana, cocoa and coconut. It is a modern snack rather than a dish tied to one particular region, and recipes may include other ingredients to help the mixture hold its shape.
Banana brings softness and natural sweetness, cocoa adds a bittersweet note, and coconut contributes aroma and a pleasantly chewy texture. It works as a quick snack or a small sweet with coffee or tea. Though fruit-sweetened, it is fairly energy-dense; each 100 g provides 8.6 g of fibre. For a lighter snack, choose 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.
Contains these 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
3.3g
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.