I have to start by saying that these Chunky Monkey Truffles are aptly named. After making them, I stuffed about three in my mouth all at once. Turns out you end up looking very much like a chunky monkey.
Okay, probably not why they are called ‘chunky monkey’, but I definitely used it as an excuse to stuff my face with em’!
I love peanut butter, and these truffles are filled with it, PLUS MORE. They also have raisins, banana chips, shredded coconut flakes, and obviously, chocolate. You get chocolate chunks in each truffle plus a dark chocolate coating on the outside, because you can never have too much chocolate.
All chocolate aside, these bites are a healthified version of the usual decadent truffles. Refined sugar-free, you get natural sweetness from the tasty combination of blended dates and raisins.
These Chunky Monkey Truffles are my favorite because:
- banana + peanut butter + coconut + chocolate = heavenly
- perfect for sharing (or not, I won’t judge)
- you get crunchy banana chips, shredded coconut flakes, and dark chocolate in every bite
- a healthified truffle that tastes just as good
- vegan, gluten free, grain free, and refined sugar free
If you like these Chunky Monkey Truffles, you should also check out my other dessert and snack bites. One of my favorites are these 4 Ingredient Energy Bites, also refined sugar free and sweetened with dates, or the easiest Pumpkin Spice Coconut Butter Cups.
As always if you try these bites I’d love to hear what you think! Leave a note in the comments below, or I’d love if you snap a photo and tag me over on the gram @themindfulhapa !
Ingredients
Chunky Monkey Bites
- 2.5 cups banana chips
- 1/2 cup roasted peanuts
- 1/2 cup raw almonds
- 1/2 cup medjool or deglet noor dates
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup all-natural peanut butter
- 1 cup toasted coconut flakes
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate bar (I used 3/4 of a 85% Theo dark chocolate bar, chopped)
Chocolate Coating
- 1/3 cup dark chocolate bar (I used one 85% Theo dark chocolate bar)
- 1 Tbsp coconut oil melted
Instructions
Chunky Monkey Bites
- Blend 1.5 cups banana chips, almonds, and peanuts in a food processor until finely ground. Remove mixture and set aside in a small bowl. (Reserve the other 1 cup of banana chips to add at the very end.)
- Next, add dates and raisins to the food processor and blend until it forms into a ball.
- Next, add the peanut butter and blend until well combined.
- Re-add the banana chip, almond, and peanut mixture to the food processor a little at a time until well blended.
- Add coconut flakes, and remaining 1 cup of banana chips and pulse until small bits of banana chips remain.
- Put dough into a large bowl and stir in the chopped dark chocolate.
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper and roll dough into balls, placing on baking tray.
Chocolate Coating
- Start on the chocolate coating by melting the dark chocolate and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl in 30 second increments.
- Dip your truffles in the melted chocolate and place on parchment-lined baking tray. Top with additional chocolate drizzle, toasted coconut flakes, or banana chips.
- Place baking tray in freezer for chocolate truffles to harden (5-10 minutes).
- Store truffles in airtight container in the fridge, or in the freezer for longer term storage.
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