Super easy to make and portable energy bites that taste just like banana bread thanks to a few simple ingredients: banana, Medjool dates and walnuts. These bliss balls are vegan, gluten-free, paleo and free of refined sugar.
Growing up in France, I discovered banana bread relatively late—around age 22. It’s far less common in France than in English-speaking countries, but once I tried it I was hooked. The warm, comforting banana flavor won me over immediately.
Banana bread has become ubiquitous in cafés and bakeries, and it’s easy to see why. If you love that flavor, you’ll probably enjoy these paleo banana bread energy bites. They capture the cozy taste of banana bread in a small, portable snack ball.
No oven is required—just a food processor. These energy bites are made with wholesome ingredients: banana, Medjool dates, shredded coconut, and toasted walnuts. They contain no grains, dairy, or refined sugar, making them suitable for a range of dietary preferences.
Make a batch this week and keep a few in the fridge or freezer for an easy energy boost. They’re great for snacks, pre-workout fuel, or a quick, healthy treat on the go.
If you make these banana bread energy bites, please rate the recipe below and leave a comment to let me know how they turned out — I love hearing from you!
Banana Bread Energy Bites
These portable energy bites taste like banana bread thanks to banana, Medjool dates and walnuts. Naturally vegan, gluten-free, paleo, and free from refined sugar — a simple, wholesome snack.
Snack
American
banana bread, bliss balls, energy bites, healthy snacks, paleo, vegan
Ingredients
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1
large banana
broken into large pieces -
4
Medjool dates
pitted -
1
cup
toasted walnuts
about 4.2 oz -
½
cup
unsweetened desiccated coconut -
2
teaspoon
coconut oil -
2
teaspoon
cinnamon -
½
teaspoon
maple syrup
omit for Whole30 -
1
pinch
sea salt -
More desiccated coconut
to roll (about ⅓ cup)
Instructions
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In a food processor, add the banana and dates. Pulse until they form a smooth paste.
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Add the toasted walnuts, desiccated coconut, coconut oil, cinnamon, maple syrup and a pinch of sea salt. Pulse until the mixture is well combined and thick. If it’s too soft to roll, chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes.
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Place desiccated coconut in a small bowl. Using about a heaping tablespoon per bite, roll the mixture into balls between your hands, then roll each ball in the coconut to coat. Arrange on a parchment-lined tray. You should get about 16 bites.
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Chill the bites in the freezer for 30 minutes or in the refrigerator for 1 hour before serving. Store in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer.
Recipe Video
Calories from Fat 72