Ben & Jerry's Chunky Monkey Banana Ice Cream - 16oz

Barely any ice cream. Mostly Hard Chunks of Plastic Brown Chocolate. Few Nuts. Mostly Plastic.

Me and my children love the taste of this. It is amazing the texture as well. It's definitely unique and such a good brand . It is high quality but so is the price.

Ben & Jerry’s Chunky Monkey is one of the brand’s classic, long-standing flavors, and it still holds up as one of their most unique offerings. From the moment you open the pint, you know you're in for something a little different. The banana ice cream base isn’t common in the ice cream world, and it gives this pint an identity that sets it apart from the chocolate-vanilla crowd. The banana flavor is bold and unmistakable. It tastes more like real, ripe banana than artificial candy, which is a major plus. It’s sweet, creamy, and just a little bit nostalgic—like banana bread crossed with frozen custard. If you’re a fan of banana in desserts, it hits right away. If you’re not, it might be a little too much, but the flavor is well-developed and intentional. Mixed throughout are generous chunks of fudge and crunchy walnut pieces. The fudge chunks are dense and rich, with just enough bittersweet chocolate flavor to balance the sweetness of the banana. They don’t melt too fast and hold their shape well, giving each bite a satisfying weight. The walnuts bring a nice earthy crunch and a slight bitterness that offsets the creaminess of the base. It's an unusual trio—banana, chocolate, and walnut—but somehow it all clicks. Texture-wise, it’s everything you expect from Ben & Jerry’s: thick, creamy, and loaded with mix-ins. No corner of the pint is boring. The mix-ins are spread evenly, so you’re not digging around for the good stuff—it’s everywhere. It feels indulgent and full-bodied, with that signature chunky texture that the brand is known for. As far as uniqueness goes, Chunky Monkey stands out. It’s not a crowd-pleaser in the safe, everyone-will-love-this sense, but for those who appreciate bold flavors and less conventional ice cream profiles, it delivers. It’s also a good reminder that banana can work really well in frozen desserts when done right, and this pint is proof of that. Nutritionally, it’s dense—no surprise for Ben & Jerry’s—but worth it if you’re looking for a dessert that’s more interesting than your standard chocolate or vanilla. It satisfies a specific craving and does it with style. Final verdict: Chunky Monkey isn’t for everyone, but for those who love banana, chocolate, and nuts, it’s a top-tier classic. It’s flavorful, rich, and just quirky enough to be memorable.

I love banana ice cream! The walnuts are really nice and the chocolate chunks are massive. I hope B&J's does more banana flavors. A banana pudding or strawberry banana with yellow cake pieces would be legendary. 8.8/10

Oh my gosh 10/10 definitely one of the creamiest icecreams I’ve had in a while! The texture is amazing and the serving size for the price is wonderful! Packaging is definitely adorable along with the natural ingredients I definitely would recommend!

This ice cream flavour is delicious! It has the right amount of sweetness and crunch! The serving size is a little small though, especially for the price

Ben and Jerry's does not disappoint when it comes to ice cream. With a variety of different flavors, the ingredients are wholesome and delicious. Additions are added in large amounts. This particular flavor is excellent if you love a sweet and salty mix. In addition, Ben and Jerry's has been known to stand up for what's right. Whether it's an environmental or human rights issue, Ben and Jerry's has always been involved.

forever my favorite flavor!!! i always have a pint in my freezer

I love it so much I really hope they keep making it, it’s like my favorite ice cream now

This is my ultimate favorite kind of Ben and Jerry’s icecream! The chocolate chunks are perfectly enormous with a generous amount of walnuts added. The banana icecream is smooth and creamy. It’s the best!

This pint was fantastic! The banana flavor was splendidly made and the fudge chunks had just the right amount of sweetness to them! The walnuts were a great touch to this ice cream and tasted great, overall this ice cream was amazing!

Try this flavor because of the banana combinations—it's so good! Don’t knock it till you try it! The banana with the walnut and the creamy goodness, plus the chocolate, is just amazing!

If you have not tried this yet, you're definitely missing out! Ben and Jerry's hit the market on this one. Creamy banana along with chocolate 🍫 chunks. This is by far my favorite from this well loved brand.

Please please please bring back the non-dairy chunky monkey. I don't understand why you guys took it away 😭

I love this! Pleeeeeeeease bring it back to Germany :´)

It is extremely delicious and I honestly enjoyed it a lot! It’s very creamy and delicious and I think that it’s poppy one of their best flavors that they have!! 🍦😀

So- I am reviewing this for those in the house that can eat full dairy. This flavor is great according to them; it is also pretty darn amazing to my daughter and I in the non-dairy version. I plan to review that one too, but wanted to be fair with all B&J yumminess! Love the ones with chunky flavor pieces, especially chocolate and cherries! 8/10 simply because not everyone in the house loves this flavor.

PERFECT COMBINATION OF FLAVORS. Chocolate is semi-sweet, pairs well with the walnuts and overall flavor.

Lo compro toooodo el tiempo, tiene los mejores sabores combinados. Lo amo es el mejor.

This far exceed my expectations for flavor. The chunks of chocolate were huge and the banana ice cream tasted so real. It didn’t taste fake and I’m a fan of that