Easy to whip up and even more fun to eat whenever you need a boost of energy, these healthy banana bread-flavored energy bites will keep you going all day!
Question: How does one make it through an afternoon without one of these energy bites?
Even more importantly, how are you guys even living and breathing right now without 5 of these under your belt?
I’m just gonna go out on a limb here and say that we should probably fix that sad situation before you fall over from Thursday exhaustion. Banana bread-flavored, chocolate chip-loaded energy bites to the rescue!
I mean, it’s so time to get your snack on already and I’m totally here to help you out with that. Both in the actual recipe part and face-shoving-at-100-miles-per-hour part if you’re feeling generous today. 😉
Let’s discuss all the goodness loaded into these bites. It’s good-for-ya stuff of course! We’ve got Medjool dates, (loooooove these things!) ripe banana, almond flour and coconut flour, shredded coconut, almonds, chia seeds, a pinch of salt and dash of vanilla, and of course, cuter-than-a-button mini chocolate chips.
Seriously peeps, the dough tastes like chocolate chip banana bread. You may swoon now.
Everything except the chocolate chips gets a quick mix in the food processor, then the chocolate gets stirred in, the dough portioned into little balls (with of course, lots of tasting along the way) and then it’s just chill and devour! Devour them all.
Confession, guys: I literally cannot even stop eating these energy bites and actually can’t even stop thinking about them either because they are just so ridiculously fantastic. Also, because I actually have 2 million of them in storage.
No, seriously, I made the HUGEST batch of these the other day to add to my already-existing batch and now I totally have enough energy bites to last me years.
Okay, maybe weeks. Week?
Speaking of which, I should probably go grab another from my endless supply. A girl’s gotta keep her energy going right?
Full steam ahead to FRIDAY with all the energy!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5dKb0QMN0U
Banana Bread Chocolate Chip Energy Bites
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Ingredients
- 15 pitted Medjool dates
- 1 medium ripe banana
- 1/2 cup coconut flour
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup semisweet mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Place all ingredients except chocolate chips in a food processor. Process until mixture forms a ball of dough. Remove from food processor to a medium bowl and stir chocolate chips.
- Roll dough into 1-in balls and place on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Chill energy bites 30 minutes or until slightly firm. Store energy bites in refrigerator until ready to serve. Enjoy!
Nutrition
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Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
Energy bites are one of my favorite snacks, so I’m loving these banana bread ones, Sarah! I’ve never tried making them with dates before, so I definitely need to try this. What a perfect snack!
Sarah says
You must try these, Gayle! 😀
Jess @ whatjessicabakednext says
Love energy bites, I just shared a recipe on my blog today too! These look delicious – I’m always looking for new recipes and flavour combos to try out! 🙂
Sarah says
Love that we’re energy bite buddies, Jess! 😀
Julie @ Julie's Eats & Treats says
YUM! What a delicious treat that I don’t have to feel guilty for eating!
Sarah says
Thanks Julie! Hope you’re having a nice weekend. 🙂
Kelly says
I love having healthy and easy snacks like these around! These banana bread ones sound like the perfect snack! So cute and poppable!
Sarah says
It’s nearly impossible to stop eating them! 😀 Thanks girlie!
Rachel @ Bakerita says
I adore these little bites, and anything to do with banana bread and chocolate gets me all giddy and excited! I want one…or five…ASAP!
Sarah says
I should totally send you a bunch of mine! LOL. Thanks girl!
aimee @ like mother like daughter says
I love energy bites and these look incredible! I love that you used dates for sweetener instead of sugar or honey!
Sarah says
Medjool dates are SO fun to use! Thanks Aimee! 🙂
Jessica @ Sweetest Menu says
Now that you mention it, I don’t know HOW I am surviving this afternoon without one (or three) of these! Love the banana bread flavour – so clever. And your video is so cool!
Sarah says
Haha! You need to make these bites, ASAP, Jessica! Thanks for the sweet words! 😀
Natalie @ Tastes Lovely says
Awesome video!
Kristen @ The Endless Meal says
These look so good! I wish I had one (or 10) to have with my coffee this morning!
Sarah says
Yes to 10!! Thanks friend!