Chunky Monkey No Bake Energy Bites

These Chunky Monkey No Bake Energy Bites are so fun and tasty! Filled with whole foods like rolled oats, bananas, dates, and peanuts, these banana energy balls are inspired by the popular Ben and Jerry's ice cream flavor.  Can be made vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free!

Love no bake bites? Also try my Pumpkin Pie Energy Bites, Banana Bread Energy Bites, Peppermint Fudge Energy Bites, Gingerbread Energy Bites, and 4 Ingredient Energy Bites.

Chunky Monkey No Bake Energy Bites recipe

These Chunky Monkey No Bake Energy Bites are what your snacking dreams are made of.   These little energy bites are the perfect snack to keep around because they are satisfying and take the edge off your hunger until it's time to eat again.  Energy Bites are made of some sort of oats, nut butter, and healthy add-ins like chia seeds and nuts for sustained energy.

My version is healthy but made more fun, inspired by the Ben & Jerry's Chunky Monkey Ice Cream flavor which is loaded with bananas, nuts, and chocolate.  As the ice cream says, you'll go ape for it!

These super cute snack balls are perfect for make-ahead snacks and are great for kids and adults.  You'll love the fact that these are made with real ingredients including a whole yummy banana.

If you are looking for a more basic energy bite with fewer ingredients, to my 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter No Bake Energy Balls and 4 Ingredient Chocolate Chip No Bake Energy Bites.

Why You'll Love this Chunky Monkey No Bake Energy Bites recipe...

• These Chunky Monkey No Bake Energy Bites are healthy! My version features oatmeal, almonds, mashed bananas, and just enough chocolate chips to satisfy your sweet tooth.
• The Chunky Monkey is inspired by that famous ice cream flavor, which I love.  Luckily my Chunky Monkey No Bake Energy Bites are a whole lot better for you.  They give a satisfying energy boost in a total clean eating package.
• It's a great way to use an overripe banana!
• Plus they kind of taste like a cookie... but you don't have to bake them!  By making these you are winning at life on so many levels here. 🙂
• These little poppable bites are snackable... even for those of us who don't snack!

Ingredients:

Here's an overview of what you'll need to make this Chunky Monkey No Bake Energy Bites recipe, but keep scrolling for the full recipe amounts.

• Banana: The banana flavor comes from a real banana.  For the sweetest energy bites and best results, use one that is very ripe, like you would use for banana bread.  The bananas are sweetest with they have brown spots on them.
• Dates: The best dates for energy bites are Medjool dates which are softer than regular dates.  Dates make a great healthy sweet snack and are high in potassium, copper, magnesium, niacin, and calcium.  If you can't find Medjool Dates, you can use regular dates, you will just need to soak them in water before making the energy bites to soften them.
• Old Fashioned Oats: Classic rolled oats work best for energy bites because they hold up well in this energy bite.  To make this gluten-free pick gluten-free oatmeal.  Steel cut oats do not work.
• Chia Seeds: Chia Seeds are a great bonus ingredient because they give the energy bites more nutritional value including omega-3s, fiber, and protein.
• Nuts: You'll need nuts to make this the chunky monkey flavor!  You can use peanuts, almonds, walnuts, cashews, or even pecans.  You can even swap the nuts for sunflower seeds to make them nut-free.
• Mini Chocolate Chips: To make these fun and more like the ice cream flavor, I fold in chocolate chips at the end.  To make this vegan, pick dairy-free chocolate chips.  You can also use white chocoalte chips.

Instructions:

This is an overview of the instructions to make this Chunky Monkey No Bake Energy Bites recipe, but the full detailed printable recipe is below in the recipe card.

1. In a food processor blend the banana, soaked dates, vanilla, and ¾ cup of the old-fashioned oats until smooth.  
2. After blending fold in the last ¼ cup of oats, chia seeds, chopped nuts, and mini chocolate chips into the mixture.
3. Use a cookie scoop to divide out 12 portions.
4. Use your hands to form bite-sized balls.  
5. Place on a cookie sheet in the fridge and allow them to firm up before moving to a storage container.

Variations

I love this Chunky Monkey No Bake Energy Bites recipe as written, but here are some fun variations.

• Add Peanut Butter: Make it more peanut buttery by adding a tablespoon of peanut butter or cashew butter.
• Add More Add-Ins: Boost the health benefits by adding ground flaxseed too!
• Add Dried Fruit: Mix up the flavors by adding dried fruit like blueberries or cranberries.  You could also add dried bananas.
• Make Them Sweeter: Add honey.
• Add Salt: Give them a sweet and savory component by adding a pinch of sea salt.

FAQ

Chunky Monkey No Bake Energy Bites

These Chunky Monkey No Bake Energy Bites are not your average boring energy ball!  You'll love how fun and tasty they are with real banana flavors, nuts, and chocolate chips.  Kids and adults will want more!

Give them a try and let me know what you think!  I hope youlove them as much as I do.

More Chunky Monkey Recipes:

• Chunky Monkey Overnight Oats
• Chunky Monkey Baked Oatmeal
• Chunky Monkey Popcorn

More No Bake Energy Bites to Love:

• Banana Bread Energy Balls
• 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Energy Bites
• Pumpkin Pie Energy Balls
• Fudge Brownie Energy Balls
• Peppermint Fudge Energy Balls
• Nutella Fudge Energy Balls
• Gingerbread Energy Balls
• Carrot Cake Energy Balls
• Apple Pie Energy Balls
• Superfood Energy Balls

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Chunky Monkey No Bake Energy Bites

Julie Wunder

These Chunky Monkey No Bake Energy Bites are so fun and tasty! Filled with whole foods like rolled oats, bananas, dates, and peanuts, these banana energy balls are inspired by the popular Ben and Jerry's ice cream flavor.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Course Snack

Cuisine American

Servings 12 bites

Calories 111 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 1 Banana, over ripe
• 1 cup Dates
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla
• 1 cup Old Fashioned Oats, divided
• 1 tablespoon Chia Seeds
• ¼ cup Almonds or Peanuts, chopped
• ¼ cup Mini Chocolate Chips

Instructions

 

• If not using Medjool dates, cover the dates in water and soak for 15-30 minutes. Drain the water.
• In a food processor blend the banana, soaked dates, vanilla and ¾ cup of the old fashioned oats until smooth.
•  After blending fold in last ¼ cup of oats, chia seeds, chopped nuts and mini chocolate chips into the mixture.
• Use your hands to form bite-sized balls.  
• Place on a cookie sheet in the fridge and allow them to firm up before moving to a storage container.

Notes

Storage & Leftovers

Since there is a real banana in this, you will need to store it in the refrigerator.  It will keep for up to five days.

 

Freezing

You can freeze leftover Chunky Monkey No Bake Energy Bites for up to three months.

Nutrition

Calories: 111kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 4mgPotassium: 166mgFiber: 3gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 16IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 1mg

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