Chunky Monkey No Bake Energy Bites

Chunky Monkey No Bake Energy Bite Recipe / Running in a Skirt

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

Total Time 10

Course Snack

Cuisine American

Servings bites

Calories 111 kcal

Ingredients

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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