001: BANANA OAT ENERGY BALLS

🐘 Banana Oat Energy Balls — The Gentle Power Scroll

Archetype: The Elephant — quiet strength, simple wisdom, steady fuel.

💡 Why This Works

Banana binds, oats sustain, nut butter anchors. No-bake, one bowl, ready in minutes. Soft sweetness, slow energy.

⚡ Energy & Time

• Total: 10–15 min (plus 20 min chill)
• Effort: Very low (RPE 2/10)
• Gear: Mixing bowl, spoon, fridge

🎭 Flavor & Mood

Comforting, nutty, lightly sweet; feels like morning sunlight you can carry.

🥣 What It Is

Soft banana–oat bites rolled with nut butter, seeds, and a touch of honey/maple; chilled to set into portable energy.

🧾 Ingredients (≈ 12 balls)

• 1 ripe banana (about 120 g), mashed smooth
• 1 cup (90 g) rolled oats
• 1/3 cup (80 g) peanut or almond butter
• 1–2 tbsp honey or maple syrup (to taste)
• 2 tbsp ground flaxseed or chia
• Optional mix-ins (choose 1–2, ~1/4 cup total): mini dark chocolate chips • chopped dates/raisins • shredded coconut • crushed nuts • cinnamon (1/2 tsp) • pinch salt

✍️ Method

1. Mix: In a bowl, mash banana. Stir in nut butter, honey/maple, flax/chia. Fold in oats and chosen mix-ins until it holds together.
2. Chill: Refrigerate 10–20 min (easier to roll).
3. Roll: Scoop ~1 tbsp portions; roll into 1–inch balls. If sticky, lightly wet hands or dust with oats/coconut.
4. Set: Chill 20–30 min to firm. Eat cold or room temp.

🌿 Maker’s Notes

• Texture: Too wet? Add 1–2 tbsp oats. Too dry? Add 1 tsp nut butter.
• Protein boost: Add 1 scoop (20–25 g) plain/vanilla protein; increase banana or nut butter 1–2 tsp if crumbly.
• Vegan: Use maple; ensure chocolate is dairy-free.

📦 Storage

• Fridge: up to 5 days in sealed container.
• Freezer: up to 2 months; thaw 10 min before eating.

📜 Lore / Origin

Elephant food for humans: oats for patience, banana for kindness, seeds for quiet power. Small circles of steady energy.

🌺 Benefits

• Slow-release carbs + fiber: calm, lasting fuel
• Healthy fats: satiating, brain-friendly
• No-bake ritual: one bowl, zero stress

🧭 Self-Score to 100

• Flavor Balance: 20/20
• Ease & Gadget Efficiency: 20/20
• Texture & Authenticity: 20/20
• Time & Cleanup: 20/20
• Mythic Resonance: 20/20

Total: 100/100 — Soft strength, pocket-sized.