These no bake chunky monkey energy balls taste like scrumptious banana bread and are so easy to whip up! They're loaded with healthy ingredients like oats, banana and flaxseed for a quick and easy energizing snack.

These no bake chunky monkey protein balls basically taste like banana bread, but in the form of energy balls! Plus the peanut butter, banana and chocolate combo is truly unbeatable. The best part is that they're SO easy to make, with no baking required. All you do is combine all your ingredients together in a large bowl, form into balls and place them in the fridge to firm up. They're also totally customizable with any add-ins and flavor combos. I love enjoying these for pre/post workout healthy snacks, or when I'm craving a guilt-free treat! Pro tip: store a batch in the freezer so you have some on hand for a great snack on the go.

Ingredients in Chunky Monkey Energy Balls

Rolled Oats - I prefer to use old fashioned rolled oats for this recipe for the texture. Be sure to use gluten free oats for GF!

Banana - make sure you use a spotty ripe banana for these energy balls! Ripe bananas are easier to mash, slightly sweeter and will blend together easily with the rest of your ingredients.

Peanut Butter - creamy peanut butter helps bind these energy bites together and creates the so adored chunky monkey flavour! Feel free to substitute any creamy nut butter, such as almond butter or cashew butter if you prefer.

Ground Flax seed - this adds a boost of fibre and nutrients to these energy balls and adds to the delicious texture. If you don't have flaxseed, you can substitute chia seeds or hemp seeds 1:1.

Pure Maple Syrup - this adds just a slight sweetness to these energy balls and helps bind the ingredients all together. If not vegan, feel free to substitute honey for maple syrup.

Chopped Pecans - feel free to sub chopped walnuts if you prefer!

Mini chocolate chips - I prefer to use mini milk or dark chocolate chips because they combine seamlessly with all the ingrdients. Large chocolate chips don't hold together as well in these energy balls. Be sure to use vegan chocolate chips for vegan diet.

Protein Powder (optional) - for an additional protein boost, I added a scoop of Nuzest Vegan Vanilla Protein. This is totally optional and won't affect the flavour if you don't use any.

Vanilla extract - optional for added flavor

See recipe card for quantities.

Equipment

Parchment Paper
Baking Sheet
Large Mixing Bowl
Mixing Spoon

How to store no bake energy bites

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week. These no bake energy balls also freeze well! To freeze, place in an airtight container and store for up to three months. Simply thaw at room temperature 10-15mins when ready to enjoy.

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No Bake Chunky Monkey Energy Balls

These no bake energy balls taste like scrumptious banana bread and are so easy to whip up! Loaded with healthy ingredients like oats, banana and flaxseed for a quick and easy energizing snack.

5 from 3 votes

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Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Course Snack

Servings 20

Ingredients

1 ½ c rolled oats
1 ripe banana mashed
½ c almond butter
½ c crushed walnuts
¼ c maple syrup
2 tablespoon ground flaxseed
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ c mini chocolate chips
1 scoop protein powder (optional)
~1tbsp almond milk (optional)

Instructions

In a large bowl, mash bananas and then stir in all ingredients except nuts and chocolate chips. Add ~1tbsp almond milk if too crumbly.
Fold in nuts and chocolate chips.
Refrigerate dough for 20 mins.
Roll dough into 1in balls and enjoy!
Store in the fridge (or freezer and save for later!)

Keyword Healthy Oatmeal Energy Balls, No Bake Energy Balls