Date Snickers Recipe

Introduction

If you love Snickers bars but want a healthier, homemade alternative, these Date Snickers are perfect. They combine the natural sweetness of Medjool dates with crunchy peanuts, creamy nut butter, and a drizzle of rich chocolate. Ready in just minutes, they satisfy your sweet tooth without any guilt.

Ingredients

• 9 large Medjool dates
• 3 tablespoons peanut butter or other nut butter
• 2 tablespoons chopped peanuts
• ¼ cup dark chocolate chips
• Flaky sea salt (optional)

Instructions

1. Step 1: Using your fingers or a knife, split each date in half and remove the pits. Arrange the date halves cut-side up on a plate or baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
2. Step 2: Spread about half a teaspoon of nut butter on each date half. Then sprinkle chopped peanuts on top for crunch.
3. Step 3: Melt the chocolate chips using a double boiler or microwave. For a double boiler, bring 1 inch of water to a boil in a small saucepan, cover with a heat-safe bowl, add chocolate chips, and stir until melted. In the microwave, heat in 30-second intervals, stirring between.
4. Step 4: Drizzle the melted chocolate over each date half, covering only the top. While the chocolate is still warm, sprinkle a little flaky sea salt if desired. Place the plate in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes until the chocolate firms up. Enjoy!

Tips & Variations

• Try almond or cashew butter instead of peanut butter for a different flavor.
• Use chopped almonds, cashews, or even sunflower seeds if you prefer a nut-free option.
• If the chocolate is too thick to drizzle, add a small amount of coconut oil to thin it out.
• Store the Date Snickers in the fridge or freezer for a firmer, chewier texture.

Storage

These Date Snickers can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for up to a week. For best texture and to keep the chocolate crisp, store them in the refrigerator for up to a month. When ready to eat, allow them to come to room temperature briefly or enjoy chilled straight from the fridge.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Do I have to use peanuts?

No, you can substitute peanuts with other nuts like almonds or cashews. For a nut-free alternative, try sunflower seeds and sunflower butter instead of nut butter.

How long do Date Snickers last?

They last about a week at room temperature and up to a month if refrigerated in an airtight container.

Date Snickers Recipe

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These Date Snickers are a healthy, delicious twist on the classic candy bar, combining sweet Medjool dates, creamy nut butter, crunchy peanuts, and rich melted dark chocolate topped with flaky sea salt. This easy no-bake dessert can be assembled in minutes and is perfect for a quick snack or party treat. They mimic the flavors and textures of Snickers bars while offering a naturally sweet and wholesome alternative.

• Author: Rami
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Yield: 9 servings (18 date halves) 1x
• Category: Dessert
• Method: No-Cook
• Cuisine: American
• Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

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Ingredients

• 9 squishy Medjool dates
• 3 tablespoons peanut butter (or other nut butter such as almond or cashew butter)
• 2 tablespoons chopped peanuts (or other nuts/seeds for crunch)
• ¼ cup dark chocolate chips
• Flaky sea salt (optional, for topping)

Instructions

1. Prepare Dates: Use your fingers or a knife to carefully split each Medjool date in half lengthwise and remove the pits. Arrange the date halves cut-side up on a plate or a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Each date creates two fun-sized treats.
2. Add Nut Butter and Peanuts: Spread roughly a ½ teaspoon of your chosen nut butter onto the center of each date half. Then sprinkle chopped peanuts on top to add a delightful crunch.
3. Melt Chocolate: Melt the dark chocolate chips using a double boiler method by boiling an inch of water in a small saucepan, then placing a heat-safe bowl snug over the pot with the chocolate chips inside, stirring frequently until smooth. Alternatively, melt the chocolate in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each until fully melted.
4. Drizzle Chocolate and Salt: Use a spoon to drizzle the melted chocolate over each date half, coating only the top as the dates are naturally sweet. Immediately sprinkle flaky sea salt on top while the chocolate is still warm to enhance the flavor.
5. Chill to Set: Place the plate or baking sheet in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes until the chocolate hardens. Once firm, the Date Snickers are ready to enjoy.

Notes

• Nutrition info is based on two stuffed date halves (one serving) assuming 18 halves made from 9 dates.
• You can swap peanuts and peanut butter with other nuts like almonds, cashews, or pistachios, or use sunflower seeds and sunflower butter for a nut-free option.
• If melted chocolate is too thick to drizzle, add a small amount of coconut oil to thin it out, but keep the treats refrigerated to prevent softening.
• Store Date Snickers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or in the fridge for up to a month to maintain chocolate crispness.

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