Date Snickers

A wholesome twist on the classic Snickers bar featuring dates, peanut butter, and a chocolate layer, perfect for satisfying sweet cravings without refined sugar.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Total Time 1

Servings: 16 pieces

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Calories: 120

Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Filling

1 cup Medjool dates, pitted
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter (or any nut butter of your choice)
1/4 cup roasted peanuts, roughly chopped

For the Chocolate Layer

1/2 cup dairy-free dark chocolate chips (or regular chocolate)
1 tablespoon coconut oil

Optional Toppings

Sea salt (for a sweet-salty finish)
Chopped nuts (almonds or walnuts work nicely)

Method

Preparation

Rinse the dates and soak them in warm water for about 10 minutes if they're firm.
Blend the dates in a food processor until smooth, scraping down the sides as necessary.
Add the creamy peanut butter and mix until fully combined. The mixture should be sticky and hold its shape.
Line an 8x8 inch dish with parchment and spread the date and peanut butter mix evenly across the bottom. Press down gently and sprinkle chopped peanuts on top.
Place the dish in the freezer to set while preparing the chocolate layer.

Chocolate Layer

In a saucepan over low heat, melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil, stirring continuously.
Drizzle the melted chocolate over the peanut filling and sprinkle with sea salt if desired.
Return the dish to the freezer for 30-60 minutes until set.

Cut and Serve

Once firm, cut into squares and enjoy your Date Snickers!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 25mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5g

Notes

These treats are perfect for family movie nights, afternoon snacks, or even as a thoughtful gift. They are already vegan if dairy-free chocolate chips are used.

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